What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Director of Food & Beverage - Full Service Hotels | Shaner Hotel Group position at Shaner Hotels?
Located in the heart of State College, Pennsylvania, our Shaner Hotels Corporate Office offers an exciting and collaborative work environment where innovation, teamwork, and professional growth are at the center of everything we do. Just minutes from Penn State University and nestled in the scenic surroundings of Mount Nittany, our corporate headquarters provides the ideal setting to build a rewarding career in hospitality.
As a member of our Corporate Office team, you'll work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to supporting the success of more than 70 hotels across our growing portfolio. From Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Sales and Marketing, Revenue Management, Development, eCommerce, and Operations, every department plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service and driving the continued success of Shaner Hotels.
At Shaner, we believe our associates are our greatest asset. We foster a culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and career advancement, empowering every team member to reach their full potential while making a meaningful impact on our organization.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits program for eligible full-time associates, including:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid and voluntary life insurance options
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and birthdays
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture
Build your future with Shaner Hotels-where your career has room to grow.
Shaner Hotel Group
Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.
We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.
Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.
Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.
Join an Award Winning, Growing Hotel Group
Shaner Hotels is seeking a strategic, innovative Corporate Director of Food & Beverage to lead F&B operations across our full-service portfolio. We're set to add multiple properties in 2027, so this is a rare chance to shape the F&B vision of a company in growth mode. This is a remote role based on the East Coast, with regular travel to our hotels to provide hands-on leadership. If you're a passionate F&B leader who wants to make a lasting impact with a company that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence, we want to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
- Experience overseeing F&B across multiple properties.
- A track record of reporting to ownership groups and asset managers.
- Strong portfolio-level analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear strategy.
What You'll Do
- Lead and elevate F&B operations across our expanding portfolio of full-service hotels
- Act as the primary F&B contact for ownership groups and asset managers, delivering clear reporting, forecasts, and recommendations.
- Analyze portfolio-wide performance data (revenue, labor, cost of goods, guest satisfaction) to identify trends, close gaps, and drive profitability.
- Evolve our existing restaurant brands and develop new, market-leading concepts that support our continued growth.
- Champion our people-first culture by mentoring property leaders and building teams where associates thrive and deliver exceptional service.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in food and beverage operations, with a focus on multi-unit or corporate environments.
- Proven success in senior leadership roles such as General Manager or F&B Director.
- Skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial oversight across multiple locations.
- Strong leadership abilities with a track record of mentoring managers and cultivating high-performing teams.
- Experienced in developing and executing long-term strategies to enhance service quality and profitability.
- Expertise in budget management, cost control, and revenue optimization.
- Proficient in streamlining operations, managing inventory, and maintaining consistency across outlets.
- Collaborative approach to working with culinary and beverage teams to deliver market-responsive offerings.
- In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Committed to maintaining high guest satisfaction and proactively resolving service issues.
- Advanced proficiency with restaurant management software, POS systems, and inventory control platforms.