Corporate Director of Food & Beverage - Rainmaker Hospitality

Rainmaker Team • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Corporate Director of Food & Beverage leads food and beverage strategy, performance, and standards across Rainmaker Hospitality’s portfolio. The role works with General Managers and property F&B leaders to increase revenue and profit, improve the guest experience, and ensure outlets comply with Marriott, Hilton, and IHG brand standards. Outlets include restaurants, bars, banquets and catering, room service, and grab-and-go markets.

The director sets portfolio strategy and oversees budgets, forecasts, financial performance, brand compliance, operations, concept development, talent development, purchasing, and vendor management. The position involves regular property visits and travel of up to 75%, sometimes overnight and on short notice.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive F&B leadership experience in hotels, including at least 3 years in a multi-unit, area, or corporate role.
• Hands-on experience with at least two of Marriott, Hilton, and IHG and solid knowledge of their F&B brand standards.
• Strong financial skills, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost and labor control.
• Experience across full-service restaurants, bars, banquets and catering, and select-service F&B.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams across several locations.
• ServSafe Manager certification required.
• Able to travel up to 75%, sometimes overnight and on short notice.
• Proficient with POS systems such as MICROS/Oracle Simphony, Toast, or similar, inventory software, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Responsible alcohol service certification (TIPS or equivalent) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set portfolio-wide F&B strategy and drive revenue, labor efficiency, cost of sales, and flow-through at each property.
• Lead the annual F&B budgeting and forecasting process with property teams and hold teams accountable to plans.
• Analyze P&Ls, food and beverage cost reports, and labor reports; identify opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Identify new revenue sources through catering and group sales, promotions, outlet repositioning, and local partnerships.
• Ensure outlets meet Marriott, Hilton, and IHG F&B brand standards and programs.
• Prepare properties for brand quality audits, food safety inspections, and health department reviews, and support follow-up actions.
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores, including Medallia, SALT, and IHG guest surveys, and lead action plans to improve F&B scores.
• Visit properties regularly to evaluate operations, service, menus, and facilities.
• Lead menu engineering, pricing strategy, and recipe standardization across the portfolio.
• Support concept development, outlet renovations, PIPs, and pre-opening work for new acquisitions and conversions.
• Set and enforce food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor property F&B leaders, executive chefs, and banquet teams.
• Create portfolio-wide training programs, SOPs, and best practices.
• Build a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, group purchasing programs, and brand-approved supplier relationships.
• Control inventory, ordering, and receiving practices across properties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Hotel discounts across Marriott, Hilton, and IHG
• Career growth with an expanding hospitality company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed