Corporate Director of Food & Beverage - Rainmaker Hospitality

RAINMAKER TEAM LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Hotel discounts across Marriott, Hil…

Job summary

RAINMAKER TEAM LLC is seeking a Corporate Director of Food & Beverage to lead strategy, performance and standards across our hotel portfolio. You’ll work with General Managers and property F&B leaders to raise revenue and guest satisfaction while ensuring compliance with Marriott, Hilton and IHG brand standards.

You will oversee budgeting, menu engineering, supplier relationships and talent development, travel readiness, and health/safety programs, driving continuous improvement across all F&B

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive F&B leadership in hotels, with 3+ years in multi-unit or corporate roles.
• Hands-on experience with two or more of Marriott, Hilton and IHG.
• Strong financial skills: P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost/labor control.
• Experience across outlets: full-service restaurants, bars, banquets and catering.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams across locations.
• ServSafe Manager certification required; TIPS or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business or related field preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 75% (overnight and short notice).
• Proficient with POS systems, inventory software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Set the F&B strategy for the portfolio and drive revenue, labor efficiency, cost of sales and flow-through at each property.
• Lead the annual F&B budget and forecast process with property teams, and hold them accountable to the plan.
• Analyze P&Ls, food and beverage cost reports and labor reports to find opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Find new revenue sources, including catering and group sales, promotions, outlet repositioning and local partnerships.
• Ensure brand standards compliance across properties and prepare for quality audits.
• Visit properties to evaluate operations, menus and facilities; lead menu engineering and pricing strategy.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and manage purchasing; control inventory and ordering practices.
• Lead and develop a portfolio-wide training culture and SOPs.

Skills

F&B leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Brand standards

Team development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

POS systems (MICROS)

Oracle Simphony

Toast POS

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Corporate Director of Food & Beverage leads F&B strategy, performance and standards across our portfolio. You’ll work with General Managers and property F&B leaders to raise revenue and profit and improve the guest experience. You’ll also keep every outlet compliant with Marriott, Hilton and IHG brand standards. Outlets include restaurants, bars, banquets and catering, room service, and grab-and-go markets.

Strategy & Financial Performance

• Set the F&B strategy for the portfolio and drive revenue, labor efficiency, cost of sales and flow-through at each property.


• Lead the annual F&B budget and forecast process with property teams, and hold them accountable to the plan.


• Analyze P&Ls, food and beverage cost reports and labor reports to find opportunities and put corrective actions in place.


• Find new revenue sources, including catering and group sales, promotions, outlet repositioning and local partnerships.

Brand Standards & Compliance

• Make sure all outlets meet Marriott, Hilton and IHG F&B brand standards and programs, such as Marriott's The Market, Hilton's breakfast and outlet standards, and IHG's F&B offerings.


• Get properties ready for brand quality audits, food safety inspections and health department reviews, and help them follow up afterward.


• Monitor guest satisfaction scores (Medallia, SALT, IHG guest surveys) and lead action plans to improve F&B scores.

Operations & Concept Development

• Visit properties regularly to evaluate operations, service, menus and facilities.


• Lead menu engineering, pricing strategy and recipe standardization across the portfolio.


• Support concept development, outlet renovations, PIPs and pre-opening work for new acquisitions and conversions.


• Set and enforce food safety, sanitation and responsible alcohol service policies.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, train, coach and mentor property F&B leaders, executive chefs and banquet teams.


• Create portfolio-wide training programs, SOPs and best practices.


• Build a culture of hospitality, accountability and continuous improvement.

Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, group purchasing programs and brand-approved supplier relationships.


• Control inventory, ordering and receiving practices across properties.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of progressive F&B leadership in hotels, with at least 3 years in a multi-unit, area or corporate role.


• Hands-on experience with at least two of Marriott, Hilton and IHG and solid knowledge of their F&B brand standards.


• Strong financial skills, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost and labor control.


• Experience across outlet types: full-service restaurants, bars, banquets and catering, and select-service F&B.


• Proven ability to lead and develop teams across several locations.


• ServSafe Manager certification required; responsible alcohol service certification (TIPS or equivalent) preferred.


• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business or a related field preferred.


• Able to travel up to 75%, sometimes overnight and on short notice.


• Proficient with POS systems (MICROS/Oracle Simphony, Toast or similar), inventory software and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Hotel discounts across Marriott, Hilton and IHG


• Career growth with an expanding hospitality company

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