Vice President Of Food And Beverage
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Position Overview :
The Vice President Of Food And Beverage (F&B) is a results-driven executive responsible for the vision, growth, and operational excellence of the company's diverse food and beverage portfolio, including taverns, fast food / quick service restaurant (QSR) brands, group dining operations across multiple states. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, overseeing new location construction, design, and technology integration to accelerate growth and maximize profitability. With full P&L responsibility and an emphasis on innovation and AI-driven decision-making, the VP of F&B drives EBITDA growth, operational efficiency, and exceptional guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Develop and execute a long-term roadmap to expand multi-unit, multi-state F&B operations, increasing revenue and market share.
- Oversee construction and design of new outlets and remodels, delivering projects on time and within the budget while ensuring operational functionality and brand compliance.
- Drive adoption of AI-powered labor scheduling, demand forecasting, and predictive inventory tools to reduce labor costs YOY and minimize waste.
- Implement POS integration, and data analytics platforms to enhance operational efficiency and guest personalization.
Operational Excellence (Multi-Concept Oversight)
Lead operational teams for taverns, fast food / QSR, upscale casual dining, group dining, ensuring consistent guest experience ratings of 90%+ satisfaction across all venues.Standardize best practices for speed of service, food quality, and compliance, reducing operational variances YOY.Serve as a hands-on leader, frequently on-site to support frontline operations, resolve challenges, and personally drive strategic initiatives to completion.Financial & Business Performance
Own full division P&L, delivering EBITDA growth annually through cost optimization, menu engineering, and revenue management strategies.Introduce dynamic pricing models and AI-driven menu optimization, increasing per-guest spend while maintaining food cost percentages within targeted thresholds.Innovation & Technology
Champion digital transformation initiatives including AI-enhanced labor scheduling and automated guest feedback analysis to improve operational speed and data-driven decision making.Partner with IT and third-party vendors to integrate advanced analytics platforms, enabling real-time performance tracking across all outlets.Leverage data insights to identify new concept opportunities and optimize underperforming locations.Talent Development & Leadership Bench Strength
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing general managers, culinary leaders, and group dining managers, building leadership bench strength to sustain scalability.Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across all levels of the division.Guest Experience & Brand Enhancement
Ensure consistency of guest experience, maintaining NPS (Net Promoter Score) ? 70 across all brands.Lead new culinary and beverage program rollouts, catering packages, and event experiences that differentiate the company's portfolio and expand client loyalty.Develop marketing and loyalty strategies in collaboration with internal teams to drive repeat visits and incremental sales.Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all state, local, and federal food safety, liquor licensing, and labor regulations.Lead brand audits and compliance checks to maintain operational and brand integrity across all outlets.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or culinary degree preferred).7+ years of progressive executive leadership experience in multi-unit food and beverage operations (including QSR, upscale casual dining, group dining, and franchised concepts).Proven success in delivering measurable financial results (EBITDA, guest satisfaction, labor efficiency, and new unit growth).Experience leading construction and design projects for both new builds and remodels.Expertise in AI / automation adoption, data analytics, and technology integration within F&B operations.Skills & Competencies :
Strategic thinker with proven operational execution and change management experience.Hands-on leadership style focused on "whatever it takes" execution.Strong financial acumen and P&L ownership skills.Expertise in multi-state regulatory compliance, franchise management, and high-volume hospitality operations.Proficiency in data analytics platforms, AI solutions, labor optimization tools, and digital guest experience platforms.Work Conditions :
Frequent travel to multi-state locations for site visits, operational support, and project oversight.Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet operational and event needs.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
