VP of Luxury Food & Beverage & Fine Dining

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Las Vegas is seeking a Vice President of Food & Beverage to steer the strategic direction and operations of the F&B team, overseeing fine dining venues, kitchens, and luxury service. You will implement initiatives to drive revenue growth, elevate guest experiences, and ensure Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star standards, Michelin-inspired concepts, and flawless execution across all venues.

Collaborating with marketing, operations, and finance, you will lead a culture of excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership overseeing multiple fine dining venues in a luxury integrated resort or hospitality setting.
• Extensive experience in hospitality and food and beverage management.
• Strong understanding of Michelin Guide and Forbes Travel Guide standards and evaluation criteria.
• Previous casino property opening experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements and leads the strategic direction for the fine dining and luxury F&B venues.
• Develops performance expectations for senior management to drive revenue growth and improve customer experience.
• Recruit to build a team of fine dining leaders and exemplify the best-in-class hospitality and luxury service.
• Coordinates and prioritizes resources effectively, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures.
• Communicates with leaders regarding issues, risks, and liability concerns pertaining to food and beverage.
• Ensure all fine dining venues consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences through adherence to established luxury service standards.
• Leads and guides a team of managers and staff, encouraging a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage Michelin Guide and World’s 50 Best trends to develop market-leading culinary experiences.
• Analyzes market trends, customer preferences, and the competitive landscape to find opportunities and drive innovation.
• Champions and ensures adherence to quality standards, health and safety regulations, and brand guidelines.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and finance, to drive coordinated strategies and initiatives.
• Establish training programs to achieve Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star status in designated fine dining venues.
• Certifies compliance with industry regulations, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Manages relationships with vendors and assists in negotiating agreements, including 3rd Party F&B partners
• Oversee budget development and performance reviews, implementing strategic business plans that drive operational excellence, sustainable growth, and financial accountability.
• Lead venue performance reviews and implement corrective action plans to achieve established financial and guest experience objectives.
• Perform special projects as assigned by corporate and property leadership
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in hospitality management

Job description

Hard Rock Las Vegas is seeking a Vice President of Food & Beverage to steer the strategic direction and operations of the F&B team, overseeing fine dining venues, kitchens, and luxury service. You will implement initiatives to drive revenue growth, elevate guest experiences, and ensure Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star standards, Michelin-inspired concepts, and flawless execution across all venues.

Collaborating with marketing, operations, and finance, you will lead a culture of excellence