Corporate Director of Food & Beverage

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Corporate Director of Food & Beverage in United States. This leadership opportunity is designed for a dynamic hospitality professional passionate about elevating food and beverage experiences across a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, and event-driven properties. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership, driving innovation, profitability, and exceptional guest experiences across restaurants, bars, culinary programs, and meetings & events operations. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, regional teams, and property operators to develop high-performing concepts, optimize operational standards, and support large-scale growth initiatives. The environment encourages creativity, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration while emphasizing people-first leadership and continuous improvement. This position is ideal for a business-savvy leader who thrives in fast-paced hospitality environments and enjoys building strong teams, enhancing guest engagement, and delivering measurable business results. Extensive exposure to portfolio-wide strategy, concept development, and leadership coaching makes this a highly impactful and visible role within the organization.
• Accountabilities: Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for food and beverage programs across a large portfolio of hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, and event venues. Partner with regional leadership, ownership groups, and property teams to implement operational standards, resources, and performance-driven initiatives. Drive innovation and excellence across culinary operations, beverage programming, guest experiences, meetings, and event services. Analyze financial performance, implement cost-control strategies, and develop initiatives that improve operational efficiency, profitability, and revenue growth. Support property openings, repositionings, renovations, and concept development projects with a focus on guest engagement and market relevance. Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, mentorship, and retention efforts for food and beverage leadership teams across the portfolio. Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and service excellence throughout all operations. Provide leadership support for corporate events, conferences, and portfolio-wide initiatives. Monitor industry trends, guest preferences, and emerging hospitality concepts to continuously elevate food and beverage offerings. Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to senior leadership, property teams, and ownership stakeholders. Requirements: Minimum of 10 years of operational experience within the restaurant, hotel, or hospitality industry, ideally across multi-unit or large-scale operations. At least 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and overseeing operational performance. Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Strong expertise in food and beverage operations, including culinary programming, restaurant management, bar operations, and event services. Proven ability to lead strategic planning initiatives and execute operational improvements across multiple properties or business units. Excellent financial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, forecasting, and cost optimization strategies. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with operators, ownership groups, vendors, and executive stakeholders. Outstanding communication, presentation, leadership, and mentoring capabilities. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in fast-paced environments. Self-motivated problem solver with strong decision-making and operational leadership skills. Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 70%, including evenings and weekends when required. Deep understanding of hospitality trends, guest expectations, and evolving food and beverage concepts. Benefits: Competitive salary range of $160,000 – $190,000 USD. Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs. Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support. Paid time off and holiday benefits. Employee hotel discounts and hospitality-related perks. Ongoing professional development and leadership training opportunities. Exposure to a diverse portfolio of branded and independent hospitality properties. Career advancement opportunities within a growing global hospitality organization. Collaborative and people-focused company culture. Opportunities to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives. Inclusive workplace environment committed to diversity, growth, and employee wellbeing.
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