COMMONWEALTH HOTELS Vice President Food and Beverage Salary in the United States

Who this job will appeal to

Hospitality Food and Beverage Superstars/Super Heroes-You have excelled in your craft, overcome challenging opportunities and continue to excel-Special projects, transitions and openings excite you-You are a master at providing immediate impact to all your areas of responsibility, great communicator, leader of teams, strategic in approach and hands on in style . You have PASSION for ALL THINGS F& B. 

Why you will enjoy this job

The VP, Food and Beverage is a critical member of the Leadership team and is responsible for leading the development and execution of the food and beverage strategy that will enable the company to achieve designated excellence. The Vice President of Food & Beverage is responsible for ensuring the food and beverage operations are providing and delivering a consistent, high level of service and quality of products based on established company standards and customers’ expectations. This position will develop the strategic food and beverage goals and translate them into tactical plans, as well as provide leadership to ensure goals are attained. The Vice President Food & Beverage will maximize revenues and profits while maintaining the high level and quality and integrity of our food & beverage selection.

This position will oversee the various hotel food and beverage leaders and provide support and resources, both in person and remotely.  Initially this person would have oversight of efforts within special projects, openings, and transitions. This position will be heavily involved in development of F&B concepts, the rollout, and the execution of these concepts.

The position will assist with growing the company and will be an integral part in setting the tone for the total food and beverage discipline efforts, ensuring that Commonwealth Hotels is an innovative, results focused, and talent driven company. This position will require 80% travel.

The ideal candidate for this position

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Culinary a plus!
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in restaurant, and/or hotel industry is required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years supervisory experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant, and direct experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience in re-concepting, openings, acquisitions, transitions, and small-mid-large-scale operations.
• Must be culturally competent and effective in a multi-cultural environment.
• Effective at presenting information and responding to questions and/or concerns from management, staff, customers, public groups, regulatory agencies, and/or the Leadership Team.
• Strong leadership and people management skills required with good motivational and collaboration emphasis; communicates change effectively, overcomes resistance, and builds commitment.

What you will be doing

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ensure maximization of food and beverage revenues and profits and guest satisfaction to meet strategic business plans in alignment with business goals.
• Implement programs and promotions focused on maximizing revenues in the operations. Implement comprehensive purchasing contracts that provide a quality product at the best possible price.
• Constantly monitor food and beverage operations for maximum sales growth and profit potential while maintaining guest satisfaction.
• Directs the development and monitoring of financial budgets, sales, and marketing strategies, and operations to produce both short-term and long-term profitability. Oversee the analysis of revenue reports, make necessary strategic changes to ensure maximum profitability and efficiency.
• Direct the department in reconceiving and/or repositioning of food and beverage concepts. Assist to evaluate and potentially reposition the food and beverage concept through food format, restaurant design and marketing, and specific activities to build business as needed.
• Constantly monitor national and regional F&B trends to ensure food and beverage operations does not fall behind its primary competitors.
• Focus on food and beverage marketing and guest service delivery efforts that build the loyalty of existing customers while also attracting new ones. Work with the F&B team to develop distinctive or signature services and products that can provide a degree of separation from our competitors.
• Assist in the development of restaurant and menu concepts, as well as kitchen designs if needed.
• Ensure the Food and Beverage Directors/AGMs and their managers are properly trained to be trainers.
• Ensure the marketing and merchandising of our food and beverage outlets is occurring with an emphasis on delivering innovativeness and excitement to our guests.
• Drives results through staff development and appropriate training programs, monitor results through evaluation, inspection, and analysis.
• Maintains occupational knowledge and skills by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences.
• Directs the budget management for the department. Ensures budget is complete, accurate, and in line with business goals.
• Select, train, develop, organize, and motivate a highly qualified and effective team, capable of providing optimum staff support for the organization. The development includes technical abilities as well as leadership and interpersonal skills.

Commonwealth Hotels, LLC., has been a very successful hotel management company since its inception in 1987. Our award-winning hotels are models of brand standard, and our people are “best in class”. Our strategic business plan calls for the addition of a Vice President, Operations position, with incumbents located throughout the United States based on acquisition and development. As we have a solid track record with Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton brands, individuals with experiences from them are highly valued. As our brands portfolio continues to grow we are looking for leaders who are adaptable, energetic and impactful. 

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Source: Hospitality Online