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Ennismore

VP of Food & Beverage, Americas

Ennismore, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


We are looking for a

Vice President of Food & Beverage, Americas

to join us at Ennismore. Ennismore’s global growth is undeniable and we are laser focused on growing the Americas region right now. The exciting role of VP of Food & Beverage, Americas will focus on the above property oversight of our existing food & beverage operations throughout the Americas as well as developing all new projects in the region.Based in Miami or Cancun, the ideal candidate will have extensive multi-property experience, strong expertise in food and beverage management from both strategic and detailed levels, and a proven track record in driving operational excellence. Proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred to effectively engage with diverse teams and stakeholders across the Americas region.We are looking for someone with strong operational experience, strong leadership skills and someone who is passionate about our brands. We have huge ambitions to grow our lifestyle footprint across our portfolio of brands and so we need someone inspired to join us on our journey. If you are looking to make your mark and work with some of the best and brightest in the lifestyle and luxury hospitality space, this might just be the right fit for you.Job Description

What you'll do...Oversee and enhance food and beverage operations across the existing Ennismore portfolio within the region; currently 27+ hotels and resorts with 40+ food & beverage offerings with a pipeline to follow.Deploy expertise to food & beverage operations in need.Lead and support the development and opening of new food and beverage operations, including menu development, design, implementation, feasibility and budgeting.Collaborate with the development team and Ennismore’s own in-house F&B studio, Carte Blanched, on the planning and execution of new property openings, new concepts and capital expenditures.Ensure high standards of quality, service, and guest satisfaction across all outlets.Implement best practices and innovative strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability.Identify and pursue opportunities for expansion and growth in the region.Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for food and beverage operations.Analyze financial performance, implement cost-control measures, and drive revenue growth.Provide leadership and mentorship to property-level food and beverage teams, driving a culture of performance, collaboration and accountability.Take an active role in growing our talent pool for existing operations as well as future expansion.Develop and implement training programs as needed to ensure consistent standards and practices.Manage regional F&B leadership teams, setting clear objectives and performance metrics.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including owners, third-party operators, external partners, vendors, etc.Qualifications

What we're looking for...8+ years’ experience as a senior leader in food and beverage operationsBachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.Strong track record in multi-property and multi-outlet management and developmentExtensive experience in overseeing large-scale food and beverage operations ranging from stand-alone restaurants to all-inclusive resortsKnowledge and understanding of pre-opening processes, and ability to ramp up hotels across the regionFinancial acumen with experience in budget management, cost control, and revenue generationYou’re a strong team leader, a natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.You combine analytical and methodical thinking with high attention to detail and a solution-focused approach.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Spanish and English.You make people feel good - your team, guests and colleagues alike. You make a positive impact.You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.You take ownership of important issues, solve problems, and make effective decisions.You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done.You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.Additional Information

What's in it for you...The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

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