Food & Beverage Project Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
performance bonuses
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule

Job Description

This opportunity is with a large, nationally recognized organization that is a leader in the food and beverage industry, specifically supporting restaurant and catering operations across a dynamic, multi-unit environment based in Cincinnati, OH. This company is known for its commitment to growth and excellence in hospitality management, delivering high-quality food and beverage services that uphold strong standards of operational performance and customer satisfaction. The organization has a solid corporate infrastructure and resources, providing a stable and supportive environment for its employees. Comprehensive benefits accompany this position, alongside a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $85,000.

The role of Food & Beverage Project Manager is designed for a hospitality professional eager to transition into a strategic, corporate-facing role with significant career advancement potential. This position blends responsibilities in project management, data analytics, and executive-level support, focusing heavily on new restaurant openings and the continuous improvement of operational performance. The project manager will collaborate closely with senior leadership, ensuring that project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are adhered to, while also translating data into actionable insights that drive operational alignment and success.

Key aspects of the role include managing and overseeing multiple new restaurant opening projects, creating and maintaining detailed project plans, trackers, and status reports to provide leadership with up-to-date visibility and actionable intelligence. The project manager will also be responsible for developing data-driven reports, dashboards, and executive presentations that analyze operational and catering performance, assisting in strategic decision-making processes. Cross-functional coordination is critical, as this role liaises between operations, culinary, catering teams, and corporate leadership to ensure consistency, accountability, and clear communication across all initiatives.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow professionally within a stable, well-established company. Candidates will benefit from exposure to executive leadership and high-impact projects, enabling them to gain experience that can lead to senior leadership, strategy, or advanced operations roles. The organization is dedicated to supporting career progression and creating pathways for advancement within the hospitality industry. Those who thrive in fast-paced, multi-unit environments and enjoy data-driven decision-making will find this role especially rewarding and challenging.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in restaurant operations, catering, or hospitality management
  • Proven experience in project management and data analytics
  • Proficiency in Excel and presentation software
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Job Qualifications

  • 3-6+ years of leadership experience in restaurant operations, catering, or hospitality management
  • Strong understanding of multi-unit food and beverage operations
  • Experience supporting or executing new restaurant openings
  • Demonstrated ability in project management, reporting, and analytics
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and presentation tools (PowerPoint/Google Slides)
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Job Duties

  • Manage and oversee new restaurant opening projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met
  • Develop and maintain project plans, trackers, and status reports for leadership visibility
  • Create data-driven reports, dashboards, and executive presentations
  • Analyze operational and catering performance to support strategic decision-making
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations, culinary, and catering
  • Act as a liaison between field teams and corporate leadership
  • Ensure consistency, accountability, and communication across all initiatives

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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