Director of Food and Beverage Operations, Harrah College of Hospitality [R0154154]

Nevada System of Higher Education • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Director of Food & Beverage Operations is the operational leader for all non-academic food and beverage activities within UNLV’s Harrah College of Hospitality. The position provides strategic oversight of food and beverage operations, catering services, facilities, purchasing, and budgeting. It also creates student engagement opportunities and bridges academic programs with operational activities, supporting meaningful experiential learning while maintaining professional service standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA.
• 3–5 years of relevant job experience.
• 2–4 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience in significant food and beverage operational leadership, including managing catering, banquet, and food service operations.
• ServSafe certification, to be obtained before the employment start date.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-academic food and beverage activities within the College of Hospitality.
• Provide strategic oversight of food and beverage operations, catering services, facilities, purchasing, and budgeting.
• Connect academic programs with operational activities to provide students with meaningful experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain professional service standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming at no cost for UNLV faculty and staff.
• Career advancement opportunities to leadership roles.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive onboarding program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director