Vice President of Food & Beverage Strategy & Execution

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

You’re responsible for achieving the financial goals for all things F&B for Remington (~$200 million+ in gross sales) through strategic marketing plans, revenue management strategies, operating and guest service standards, expense controls, and talent management. Ultimately, you’re a strategist, collaborator, creative problem-solver, strong communicator, and people-focused leader. You will be responsible for all things banquets, catering, room service, grab n go, outlets, restaurants (owned & leased), bars and F&B partnerships.

WHAT YOU WILL DELIVER:

• Regular hotel visits to ensure that all aspects of the business are running smoothly and that you’re connecting with the on-property teams.
• Proactively develop strong relationships with 3rd-party hotel ownership/asset managers with emphasis on partnership, goal alignment, and provide coaching/support for your teams to do the same.
• Support the Executive Team in the development and evaluation of new Remington hotels.
• Support the Chief Operating Officer in market analysis, review and research, restaurant + bar concept creation, and presentation to ownership groups.
• Support the Chief Investment Officer and Business Development Team in evaluating new growth opportunities and presentations to prospective ownership groups.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate management talent to maintain a full pipeline for upcoming openings.
• Provide the team with operational support, ongoing coaching, professional development, quarterly check-ins, and ensure accountability with a focus on succession planning.
• Continued training and engagement, orchestrate menu, kitchen, and operational training for all outlets.
• Work with DVP of Operations, DOSs, GMs, and Exec Chefs to manage restaurant P&L and assist them in analysis.
• Lead and support annual budget and capital planning.
• Play an active role during the pre and post opening of new restaurants including hiring/recruiting and training.
• Maintain strong industry network and local market knowledge for each restaurant within region.

Remington is a dynamic, growing, independent hotel management company with over 40 years of experience in the hospitality business. Providing top quality service in the areas of property management and condominium hotel management, Remington’s track record of success demonstrates a unique understanding of the hotel business in all phases of the economic cycle. Our culture across these disciplines is centered on achieving results. At Remington, we believe that our people are the ultimate source of our competitive advantage.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 5+ years as a multi-unit or restaurant regional senior leader, preferably at the VP level.
• Creative and experienced with marketing and promotional strategies.
• Extensive working knowledge of the food and beverage industry (independent and hotels) and consistent record of success.
• Strong negotiation skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Exceptional understanding of hotel and independent restaurant systems and processes.
• The ability to think strategically and analytically, demonstrating sensitivity to brand issues of the core food concepts and profitability, with a participative “all in” attitude.
• Strong command of financial statements and ability to understand, interpret, and analyze financial and cost management data.
• Track-record and experience in restaurant openings and transitions.
• Experience in leading and running daytime and nightlife operations within a hotel or standalone environment (a plus).
• Flexibility to travel 50-75% of the time.