Shamin Hotels, an-award winning hotel management and development company, is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Food and Beverage to lead the Food and Beverage efforts at our portfolio of over 70 hotels comprised of full-service, lifestyle, focused service, and extended stay hotels under Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Hyatt brands.

As the Vice President of Food and Beverage, you will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing our entire culinary experience, ensuring this it aligns with the company’s vision and meets the highest standards of quality. This role involves leading a team of passionate professionals and collaborating with various departments to create a seamless and exceptional food and beverage experience for hotel guests, event attendees and the local community. You will work with Shamin and brand leaders to develop new strategies around menu creation, activation of our outlets, and experiential food and beverage.

Joining our team means joining a group of passionate individuals who are driven by a shared mission and a commitment to excellence. Shamin Hotels thrives on collaborations, innovation, and a shared sense of purpose. Our team members are valued contributors, instrumental in driving our company’s growth and shaping its future. You will have the chance to work with talented individuals across various disciplines benefiting from their expertise and insights. You will continually challenge yourself, expand your skill set, and achieve new heights of success. Whether you are seeking additional knowledge within your area of expertise or exploring new horizons through cross-functional opportunities, we are committed to supporting your professional journey. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and additional perks such as hotel discounts for all team members. With the majority of our hotels located within driving distance in Virginia, you will be able to lead and mentor our talented team of associates on site with extremely limited overnight travel required. Take the first step towards an enriching career by joining our dynamic team and discovering what’s possible.

Responsibilities:
 Possess tenacity and drive to increase revenue for the company profitably.
 Inspire the culinary and F&B teams, fostering a culture of excellence and creativity.
 Collaborate closely with Food and Beverage leadership to design and execute innovative dining concepts and experiences that elevate guest satisfaction ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation, and service.
 Engage with Catering Sales team members to elevate experiences for banquet event experiences.
 Stay abreast of industry trends, incorporating innovative techniques into the culinary offerings.
 Personally ensure that leadership is trained to orchestrate operations and events to the highest standards.
 Develop seasonal promotions for outlets. Embrace and adopt trends for stand-alone restaurants.
 Manage food/wine/liquor costs and budgets, implementing strategies to achieve financial goals without compromising quality.
 Regularly assess and update kitchen and FOH procedures, ensuring efficiency, and safety.
 Expert in Food & Beverage cost controls in labor, food production, beverage service, and equipment purchasing.
 Source relationships with suppliers, negotiates contracts for products and services.
 If assigned, reviews invoices and payroll, mentors others in doing so.
 Conversant in all brand standards with whom we do business.
 Expert in cultural events, plays a lead role in developing team member strength in this area.
 Ensure menus are updated at each hotel at a minimum on an annual basis.
 Training, coaching and directing hotel sales directors, and sales/catering team members in effort to increase revenues.
 Defines components of incentive programs for function participants.
 Occasional travel.

Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s Degree and extensive experience required.
 8 years of full-service hotel experience required as a Director of Food & Beverage.
 Strong financial knowledge required.
 Valid driver’s license. Driving record approved by insurance carrier guidelines. Ability to travel.
 Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and possess basic mathematical skills.
 Reading, Writing, and strong analytic and strategic planning skills. .
 Computer skills: Word/Excel/PowerPoint. Acquainted with brand tools of Hilton and Marriott.
 Strong attention to detail.