Executive Director - Food and Beverage

Resorts World Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury casino resort in Las Vegas seeks an Executive Director of Food and Beverage to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all F&B outlets. This role emphasizes financial management, guest satisfaction, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate brings substantial experience in luxury service and complex operations within a 24/7 environment, ensuring alignment with brand standards and optimizing profitability.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive Food and Beverage leadership experience.
• Experience in a luxury or casino environment preferred.
• Must have proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily operations across multiple venues.
• Drive profitability and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and gaming regulations.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and quality.
• Partner with marketing and revenue teams on promotions and events.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and gaming regulations.
• Drive Forbes luxury service standards and VIP guest experience.
• Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate favorable terms.

Skills

Strategic thinking and financial management expertise

Understanding of luxury service standards

Strong leadership and team development skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Hospitality operations

Regulatory compliance

VIP guest relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field

Job description

Executive Director – Food and Beverage

Resorts World Las Vegas

Summary Statement

The Executive Director of Food & Beverage provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all F&B outlets within a luxury casino resort. This role is responsible for driving profitability, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and aligning F&B operations with the property’s brand standards and gaming strategy. The ideal candidate will possess deep financial acumen, a passion for luxury service, and the ability to lead complex, 24/7 operations in a regulated environment.

Primary Job Duties

• Develop and execute a comprehensive F&B strategy aligned with the casino’s luxury brand and business goals.
• Oversee financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and revenue optimization through menu engineering and promotional initiatives.
• Lead and supervise daily operations across multiple venues including restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, and buffet outlets.
• Partner with Executive Chef to guide menu development and maintain exceptional product quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with marketing and revenue teams to create high‑impact promotions, events, and sponsorship‑driven packages.
• Cultivate vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure premium product sourcing and favorable terms.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and gaming regulations.
• Drive Forbes luxury service standards and lead initiatives to achieve and maintain high ratings.
• Build strong relationships with bargaining partners and ensure contract compliance.
• Use personal device/cellular phone for job‑related operational tasks, job duties, review of company documents, etc.
• Perform other job‑related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Strategic thinking and financial management expertise.
• Deep understanding of luxury service standards and guest experience design.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, including mentoring and succession planning.
• Ability to manage complex operations in a 24/7 casino environment.
• Knowledge of gaming regulations and hospitality compliance standards.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, especially with VIP clientele and bargaining representatives.
• Must be comfortable being highly visible and approachable in public areas for extended periods to ensure guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Experience

• Pre‑opening experience in a luxury hospitality or casino setting.
• Previous experience working in a large, luxury resort setting.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive F&B leadership experience, preferably in a luxury or casino environment.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration, or related field.
• Advanced training or certifications in food safety, luxury service, or financial management.

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Position required licenses.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods (up to an entire shift) to oversee multiple outlets, events, and guest areas.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume resort environment that requires continuous presence on the floor, visibility to guests, and active engagement with team members.
• Requires the ability to observe guest interactions, read menus, financial reports, and operational documents, and to hear and respond promptly to guest or team member needs.
• Ability to comply with policies and procedures, job description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS) and other instructions.

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