Director of Food And Beverage
Harper Associates, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Monday to Friday Schedule | No Late Nights
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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.
We're seeking someone with Director-level experience. The title of the position 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
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
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 through LinkedIn or send your resume confidentially to kevin@harperjobs.com.
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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.
We're seeking someone with Director-level experience. The title of the position 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
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
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 through LinkedIn or send your resume confidentially to kevin@harperjobs.com.
#J-18808-Ljbffr