Executive F&B Leader — Boutique Hotel with Relocation Support

Talent Kind Search; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Talent Kind Search is seeking a senior F&B leader for a high-visibility, onsite role at a boutique Des Moines hotel. The position leads restaurant, bar, banquets, catering, and in-room dining, shaping the wine and cocktail programs and driving profitability.

You will partner with culinary leadership, set service standards, and contribute as a member of the Executive Committee, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Current or very recent senior F&B leadership experience within a hotel environment, boutique, lifestyle, luxury, or independent property preferred.
• Exposure to the full F&B mix including restaurant, bar, banquets, catering, and in-room dining within a hotel operating context.
• Familiarity with hotel Executive Committee dynamics and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Credibility across restaurant service, banquets, catering, weddings, and private events.
• Passion for beverage including wine, spirits, and craft cocktails.
• Financial command of budgeting, forecasting, labor, product costs, and profitability.
• Proven experience hiring, developing, and holding managers accountable.
• Executive presence and sound judgment as a senior property leader.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete F&B experience across the restaurant, bar, banquets, catering, in-room dining, and private events.
• Shape and own the wine, spirits, and cocktail program.
• Set service standards and build a strong service culture across all F&B outlets.
• Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, labor management, product costs, inventory, and profitability.
• Rebuild and develop the senior F&B leadership team, establishing clear standards and accountability.
• Partner with culinary leadership to deliver a cohesive guest experience.
• Contribute as a full member of the Executive Committee, working with hotel and corporate leaders.
• Collaborate with sales on weddings, catering, and private event strategy.

Job description

Talent Kind Search is seeking a senior F&B leader for a high-visibility, onsite role at a boutique Des Moines hotel. The position leads restaurant, bar, banquets, catering, and in-room dining, shaping the wine and cocktail programs and driving profitability.

You will partner with culinary leadership, set service standards, and contribute as a member of the Executive Committee, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.