Executive Director, Food & Beverage

LV Search Partners•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a well-established gaming and hospitality organization operating multiple high-volume entertainment and dining properties in the Baton Rouge market. With 24/7 operations, diverse food & beverage concepts, and a strong guest-focused environment, the organization continues to invest in growth, operational excellence, and elevated hospitality experiences. The Executive Director of Food & Beverage will oversee a large-scale, multi-unit food & beverage operation within a broader gaming and hospitality environment. This executive-level leader will be responsible for the overall performance of several dining, bar, and guest service venues across multiple properties, leading large teams in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. This role carries full operational accountability for the department, including front-of-house operations, financial performance, labor and cost controls, guest experience, leadership development, and strategic execution in partnership with senior property leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of operational expertise, financial acumen, and hands-on leadership experience within complex hospitality environments.

Requirements

Strong blend of operational expertise, financial acumen, and hands-on leadership experience within complex hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple food & beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, catering, and guest service operations.
Develop and execute operational initiatives focused on enhancing guest satisfaction, improving service standards, controlling costs, and increasing overall profitability.
Oversee budgeting, financial performance, labor management, inventory controls, and key operational metrics to support both short-term performance and long-term business objectives.
Lead workforce planning initiatives, including talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, employee engagement, and leadership development programs.
Drive operational excellence through training, coaching, performance management, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Ensure all food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance standards are consistently maintained across all F&B operations.
Partner closely with executive leadership and support departments to align operational strategies with broader organizational goals.
Mentor and develop department leaders while fostering a high-performance, service-driven culture throughout the organization.
Monitor day-to-day operations to ensure efficient execution, elevated guest experiences, and consistent operational standards across all venues.
Support menu strategy, promotional initiatives, and service enhancements by analyzing market trends, guest preferences, seasonality, and financial performance.
Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions related to staffing, guest experience, vendor management, inventory control, and service delivery.
Assist in planning and executing special events, promotions, and operational initiatives designed to improve revenue generation and guest engagement.
Maintain strong industry knowledge of food, beverage, hospitality, and emerging market trends through ongoing professional development and industry engagement.