National Director of Food and Beverage

The Hunter Group Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hunter Group Associates seeks a strategic, hands‑on Director of Food & Beverage to lead multi‑unit operations in the Chicago portfolio. You will drive growth, guest experience, and consistency across locations.

You will own the P&L, manage procurement and menu development, optimize cost controls, and build high‑performing teams while delivering profitability. Travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-unit F&B leadership across regions.
• Strong financial and operational understanding.
• Experience with menu development, sourcing and procurement.
• Track record of building teams and driving profitability.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L and drive profitability across the portfolio.
• Oversee procurement, cost controls and menu development.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across locations.
• Deliver consistency in guest experience while maintaining creativity.

Skills

Multi-unit F&B leadership

Financial acumen

Menu development

Procurement

Team building

Travel readiness

Job description

Not just a Director. A strategic thinker, hands‑on operator, financial driver, and multi‑unit leader who knows how to build and execute a winning F&B operation.

You know your numbers. You own the P&L. You understand procurement, menu development, cost controls, and how to turn great food and beverage concepts into profitable businesses.

You've led multiple restaurants, built strategies from the ground up, developed teams, and know how to deliver consistency without sacrificing creativity or the guest experience.

The ideal candidate:

• Proven multi-unit F&B leadership experience across multiple regions
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Experience with menu development, sourcing & procurement
• A track record of building successful teams and driving profitability
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

This isn't a desk job. It's an opportunity to make an impact across an entire portfolio.