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REGIONAL DIRECTOR, FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS- LIFESTYLE, AMERICAS

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $150,100.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Annual allotment of free hotel stays
Flexible work schedule
Wellbeing initiatives
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K with company match

Job Description

Hyatt is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction. Hyatt's Lifestyle Group, a distinct and vibrant division within the company, focuses on creating culturally relevant and design-forward experiences that resonate deeply with guests. This group stands apart as a movement within hospitality, dedicated to delivering unique and transformative experiences that elevate hotel stays beyond the ordinary. Hyatt's culture emphasizes agility, accountability, inclusivity, and a deep commitment to colleagues, guests, and owners alike. With a presence across the Americas and beyond, Hyatt continuously pushes the boundaries of what a hospitality... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in hotel management, hospitality, food and beverage, or culinary preferred but not required
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively (60-80%) to support property visits, training, and operational initiatives
  • Experience with food and beverage financial systems and advanced Excel proficiency
  • Strong communication, presentation, and training abilities
  • Must have worked in at least four different restaurants and bars
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in food and beverage operations
  • Minimum of 5 years as director overseeing food and beverage department
  • Proficient in standard business software and POS systems
  • Agile leadership skills and service orientation
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking
  • Self-starter able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Active and current understanding of artificial intelligence
  • Spanish speaking is a plus

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in food and beverage hotel and restaurant operations, hospitality management, or a related business function
  • Minimum of 5 years as a director overseeing a food and beverage department with signature restaurants and bars
  • Experience working in at least four different restaurants and bars
  • Skilled at building relationships and working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across brands and regions
  • Demonstrates agile leadership qualities including adaptability, collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate insights into action
  • Highly proficient with food and beverage technology, digital platforms, and data-driven decision-making
  • Strong financial acumen including hands-on experience in financial systems, forecasting, and profit and loss management
  • Proficient in business software such as Word, Excel, Canva, PowerPoint, financial reporting tools like Hyperion/Essbase, Outlook, Mac, OpenTable, and Oracle Simphony
  • Active and up-to-date understanding of artificial intelligence
  • Service-oriented with excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
  • Self-starter capable of thriving independently and in cross-functional environments
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic setting

Job Duties

  • Provides oversight and guidance to ensure hotels maintain operational readiness, achieve service excellence, and consistently meet Hyatt’s brand and quality standards across all food and beverage initiatives
  • Work cross functionally with regional support leadership including Culinary, Finance, HR, Brand, Design, Marketing, and IT to drive budgeted revenues and gross operating profit for the region’s food and beverage
  • Drive consistency and execution of food and beverage initiatives across all brands and properties
  • Participate in property visits and consulting assignments
  • Monitor and hold operational, purchasing, and menu programming standards in the region’s outlets and collaborate with department heads to take corrective action where needed
  • Analyze competitive products and ensure staff are aware of trends
  • Manage food and beverage proformas, consulting visits, and pilot implementations to enhance productivity and profitability
  • Support hotel openings, renovations, and transitions, ensuring design efficiency and compliance
  • Lead talent development initiatives including selection, training, mentoring, and succession planning for front of house and kitchen leaders
  • Develop and monitor brand-level food and beverage KPIs and lead data collection and analysis
  • Oversee food and beverage audit processes to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and brand standards
  • Provide insights, recommendations, and KPI reporting to senior leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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