Interim F&B Director: Task Force Leader

Schulte Hospitality Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Telemedicine and mental health care

Health insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Task Force Food & Beverage Director to lead interim F&B operations across properties. This on-site role requires guiding teams during transitions or openings, ensuring brand standards and guest satisfaction while achieving financial goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in food & beverage leadership, experience in multi-outlet environments, and a willingness to travel up to 90% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in food and beverage management.
• Experience in multi-outlet operations, hotels, or high-volume restaurant groups.
• Prior experience in task force or interim leadership assignments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership for property-level F&B operations during transitions, openings, or vacancies.
• Ensure consistent execution of service standards, brand guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Lead daily front-of-house operations, including service flow, team management, and guest experience.
• Support and train on-site management teams and staff to drive accountability and elevate service.
• Collaborate with culinary, bar, and event teams to optimize outlet performance and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with budgeting, labor management, scheduling, and cost control strategies during assignments.
• Identify operational pain points and implement short-term solutions while aligning with long-term goals.
• Communicate deployment summaries and recommendations to corporate leadership post-assignment.
• Uphold compliance with health and safety standards and company policies across all operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field

Job description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Task Force Food & Beverage Director to lead interim F&B operations across properties. This on-site role requires guiding teams during transitions or openings, ensuring brand standards and guest satisfaction while achieving financial goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in food & beverage leadership, experience in multi-outlet environments, and a willingness to travel up to 90% of the time.