VP of Luxury Food & Beverage, Forbes Five-Star Experience

100 Hard Rock Int'l USA, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas seeks a Vice President of Food & Beverage to lead all fine dining venues and luxury F&B operations, aligning strategy with Forbes Five‑Star standards and guest experience excellence.

Reporting to the Senior VP, this role oversees budgeting, forecasting, team development, and cross‑functional collaborations with marketing, operations, and finance to drive revenue growth and sustainable financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in hospitality management or equivalent experience.
• Seven (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 gaming experience or experience in a multi-outlet environment.
• Experience in a senior leadership role.
• Experience with development of wine education/wine appreciation programs.
• 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 best-in-class hospitality and luxury service.
• Coordinates 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 luxury service standards.
• Leads and guides a team of managers and staff toward 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.
• 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.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Revenue growth

Operations management

Vendor management

Wine education

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Job description

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas seeks a Vice President of Food & Beverage to lead all fine dining venues and luxury F&B operations, aligning strategy with Forbes Five‑Star standards and guest experience excellence.

Reporting to the Senior VP, this role oversees budgeting, forecasting, team development, and cross‑functional collaborations with marketing, operations, and finance to drive revenue growth and sustainable financial performance.