Director of Food & Beverage

Director Food & Beverage Leadership Level: Director / Executive Leadership Corporate Headquarters | Cincinnati, OH Monday to Friday Schedule | No Late Nights Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 Search conducted by Harper Associates About the Opportunity Make a meaningful impact every day. We are seeking an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead a high-volume hospitality operation located within a premier corporate headquarters environment. This role is ideal for a large-scale hotel Director of Food & Beverage, upscale restaurant General Manager, or hospitality executive seeking a Monday-Friday leadership opportunity focused on operational excellence, team development, financial performance, and elevated guest experience. The title of this role is General Manager - Food & Beverage. You will oversee all aspects of Executive Dining, Corporate Dining, Café/Foodservice operations, and Catering Services. Responsible for overall financial performance and team leadership within a dynamic corporate dining program. Ideal backgrounds include leadership experience within luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, private clubs, or large-scale hospitality environments. Why Hospitality Leaders Love This Role Monday-Friday schedule - no late nights Corporate environment with strong work-life balance High-visibility leadership position Opportunity to transition from restaurant or hotel operations into corporate dining Competitive compensation and benefits Growth opportunities within a global hospitality organization Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of Food & Beverage and corporate dining operations Drive operational excellence across restaurant, café, retail dining, and catering services Maintain full P&L accountability, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Achieve revenue, cost control, and profitability targets Mentor, develop, and inspire management and hourly teams Foster a culture of hospitality, engagement, and service excellence Maintain strong client partnerships and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction Conduct leadership and operational meetings Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards Audit operations for company and government compliance Recruit, hire, train, and onboard management leaders Analyze operational challenges and implement strategic solutions Drive innovation aligned with modern foodservice, culinary, and catering trends Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Culinary Management, or related field preferred OR Associate degree plus 5-7 years of relevant leadership experience Minimum 5+ years of foodservice or hospitality management leadership Experience in upscale restaurant, luxury hotel Food & Beverage, or corporate dining environments Demonstrated success managing P&L performance and operational budgets Multi-unit or large-scale dining leadership experience preferred Strong knowledge of: Food production & culinary trends Catering operations Food safety & sanitation standards Cost controls & inventory management Retail dining and café operations Retail marketing strategies Proven leadership, coaching, and employee engagement skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Strong analytical and financial acumen Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational systems Apply Apply directly or send your resume confidentially to . Kevin Swanquist Executive Recruiter | Harper Associates 248-737-0222

Created: 2026-03-04