Senior Manager, Food & Beverage Development Strategy

Senior Manager, Food & Beverage Development Strategy at MGM Resorts International

The SHOW Comes Alive At MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

The Job

As the Senior Manager, Food & Beverage Development Strategy, you will play a critical leadership role in bringing new food & beverage concepts to life across our portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage Development Strategy, you will help drive the full lifecycle of venue openings — from pre-opening planning and critical path execution to launch activation and post-opening optimization.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, highly visible environments and enjoys building structure, driving accountability, and partnering across disciplines to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The Day-to-day

• Lead and manage critical paths for new venue openings, rebrands, resort integrations, and new property developments
• Develop and maintain F&B Opening Playbooks, toolkits, OS&E punch lists, Task Force materials, and guest feedback frameworks
• Track and communicate milestones, deliverables, and project needs across cross-functional partners
• Support pre-opening planning, training materials, venue testing, and operational readiness
• Coordinate selection and inspiration packages for OS&E, tabletop, uniforms, and collateral
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to implement brand standards, service expectations, and marketing alignment
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform concept development and continuous improvement
• Facilitate post-opening reviews and milestone lookbacks to drive best practices for future openings

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Management, or related field
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing or supervising employees within hospitality or Food & Beverage operations
• Experience supporting or leading restaurant/bar/lounge openings in a resort or large-scale hospitality setting
• Strong understanding of beverage and restaurant concept development, service standards, and operational controls
• Proven ability to manage projects under tight deadlines with strong organizational discipline
• Experience working in union environments (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

The Perks & Benefits

• Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health.
• Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond!
• Savor delicious meals for free in our employee dining room.
• Park with ease—whether you're on or off shift, it's free!
• From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered.
• Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.

Key skills/competency

• F&B Concept Development
• Project Management
• Operational Readiness
• Stakeholder Management
• Market Research & Analysis
• Leadership & Supervision
• Strategic Planning
• Guest Experience Optimization
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Suite