What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Food & Beverage - Concord Hospitality Enterprises position at Opportunities?
Concord Hospitality Enterprises is hiring a Vice President of Food & Beverage.
The Vice President of Food & Beverage provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all food and beverage programs across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with the company's mission, vision, and performance objectives. This leader will build high-performing teams, foster a culture of accountability and collaboration, and will leverage industry expertise to develop and execute forward-thinking concepts, programs, and standards. Working within a matrix environment, this role partners closely with corporate and property leadership to translate strategy into scalable operational practices that deliver exceptional results.
As a Concord leader you are responsible to:
- Inspire greatness in your team.
- Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential.
- Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for All.
- Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.
- Care for your team, and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for all food & beverage operations across the portfolio, driving innovation, profitability, guest satisfaction, and alignment with company goals.
- Develop and execute company-wide food & beverage programs, including purchasing, beverage strategy, inventory controls, financial reporting, and vendor partnerships to optimize margins, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
- Lead food & beverage financial performance by providing training, operational guidance, and ongoing performance monitoring to improve revenues, profit margins, and GOP across the portfolio.
- Build organizational capability through leadership development, succession planning, and talent strategies that strengthen the bench of food & beverage leaders and support future company growth.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with brands, suppliers, consultants, industry organizations, and thought leaders to ensure innovation, influence brand direction, and enhance the company's food & beverage reputation.
- Represent the company on industry, brand, and advisory boards, serving as a voice for operational excellence and advancing food & beverage initiatives across key partnerships.
- Partner with development, design, and property leadership on food & beverage due diligence, concept development, space planning, and pre-opening activities to maximize operational effectiveness and investment returns.
- Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and execute company initiatives while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is an accomplished food & beverage hospitality leader with a track record of driving innovation, elevating guest experiences, developing talent, and achieving sustainable business growth, preferably at a regional or national level. Proven success in leading profitable F&B strategies, vendor negotiations and program implementation. Experience in restaurant concept development, branding, and layout planning. This individual combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, using strong relationships, communication skills, and influence to inspire performance and create best-in-class outcomes for guests, associates, and owners. Willingness to travel frequently to support property teams and new development initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
Why Join Concord?
At Concord Hospitality, we invest in our associates through training and development at all levels. Our “Associate First” culture supports growth, balance, and diversity.
Built on five cornerstones—Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN!—our associates proudly cheer:
“We Are Concord!”
Salary Range: $170,213-$191,500
Salary : $170,213 - $191,500