Regional Vice President of Food & Beverage

About Schulte Hospitality Group

Schulte Hospitality Group is actively seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands-on Regional Vice President of Food & Beverage to join our team. Rooted in a strong service culture, our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize stakeholders, and continuously make a positive impact. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team.

What We Offer

At Schulte Hospitality Group, you’ll be part of an inclusive, employee-focused workplace committed to your development. We foster engagement, empowerment, and career growth. We believe our greatest asset is our people and offer a rewarding, fun, and flexible work environment with exciting perks and a robust benefit package:

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company

Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restaurateurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt, as well as many unique, independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Job Duties and Responsibilities for the Regional Vice President of Food & Beverage

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Provide strategic leadership for all F&B departments across assigned regions, ensuring brand consistency and operational excellence.
• Guide operational components of new concept development, openings, transitions, and renovations across the portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with executive leadership, marketing, operations, and culinary to align business and brand goals.
• Shape and evolve the food & beverage identity across properties in alignment with brand strategy and guest segmentation.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the C-Suite on F&B trends, positioning, and new revenue opportunities.

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Develop and execute annual business plans, budgets, and P&L targets for food and beverage operations.
• Drive top-line revenue and manage KPIs including cost of goods, labor, revenue per cover, and promotional ROI.
• Monitor financial and guest satisfaction performance to adjust strategies as needed.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, sanitation, labor, and regulatory standards.

Beverage Strategy & Innovation

• Lead the creation and execution of beverage programs for bars, lounges, restaurants, and events across the portfolio.
• Develop seasonal and brand-aligned cocktail menus, wine and spirits selections, and mixology standards.
• Analyze guest preferences and beverage trends to drive innovation and enhance the guest experience.
• Translate guest insights, sales analytics, and industry research into actionable strategy across menus, pricing, and promotions.
• Develop a multi-year innovation roadmap for beverage and dining concepts to ensure continuous market relevance.
• Standardize beverage operations with consistent SOPs, recipes, training, and product specifications.
• Negotiate and manage supplier partnerships, beverage contracts, and pricing agreements.

Vendor Partnerships & Procurement

• Lead vendor relations and negotiate national and regional agreements for both food and beverage procurement.
• Implement cost control strategies and maximize promotional and sponsorship opportunities.
• Oversee beverage-related compliance with alcohol laws.

Guest Experience & Continuous Improvement

• Use guest feedback tools, POS data, and sales analytics to improve offerings and guest satisfaction.
• Champion brand values and hospitality culture while driving consistent, elevated service experiences.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit food and beverage operations, with strong emphasis on beverage strategy and execution.
• Proven track record of financial accountability, innovation, and brand alignment within hospitality or restaurant groups.
• This role is ideal for an executive with deep beverage expertise, who can lead mixology innovation, build brand-differentiating programs, and create scalable training platforms that elevate bar performance across a multi-unit environment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Deep knowledge of food and beverage operations, including high-volume service, cost controls, and vendor negotiation.
• Expertise in beverage program development, mixology, wine and spirits, and training implementation.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to translate insights into action.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills; capable of inspiring and developing large, diverse teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with comfort engaging executive stakeholders and property-level teams.
• Proficiency with POS systems, financial reporting tools, and industry-standard software platforms.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, health and safety standards, and labor practices.

Key skills/competency

• Food & Beverage Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Beverage Program Development
• Financial Oversight
• P&L Management
• Vendor Negotiation
• Operational Excellence
• Mixology & Wine Expertise
• Team Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance