Vice President, Food & Beverage

Coming soon to the Las Vegas Strip, Hard Rock Las Vegas will be a fully integrated luxury resort offering world-class hospitality, gaming, dining, entertainment and retail. Positioned on the 50-yard line of the Strip, the resort will feature a nearly 700 ft. guitar-shaped hotel that will change the Las Vegas skyline. The finished complex will feature over 3,700 hotel rooms, approximately 175,000 square feet of gaming space, two spas, multiple pools, live entertainment venues and dozens of restaurants, lounges and retail outlets.

JOB TITLE:              Vice President, Food & Beverage                     

DEPARTMENT:         Food & Beverage Admin

JOB SUMMARY: 

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Food & Beverage the Vice President Food & Beverage plays a pivotal role in coordinating the strategic direction and operations of the food and beverage team. This role leads all aspects of the fine dining outlets, including restaurants, kitchens, luxury F&B operations, and activations.

This role is responsible for formulating and implementing initiatives to drive revenue growth, improve customer experience, and ensure operational excellence, including Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star standards. This role champions the culture, mission, values, and quality standards of Hard Rock to ensure maximum potential is achieved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in hospitality management or equivalent experience required.
• Seven (7) years+ of progressive leadership experience 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 the development and implementation of wine education/wine appreciation programs.
• Previous casino property opening experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical demands include standing, walking, and noise exposure for extended periods
• Position requires occasional lifting and moving of items weighing up to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including secondhand smoke.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Native American and Indigenous Tribes who meet the job requirements.