Food & Beverage Project Manager

Harper Associates•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

This role involves supporting restaurant and catering operations across a dynamic, multi-unit environment within a large, nationally recognized organization. It is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to transition into a more strategic, corporate-facing role with significant career advancement potential. The position blends project management, data analytics, and executive-level support, with a strong focus on new restaurant openings and operational performance. The Project Manager will work closely with senior leadership to ensure projects stay on track, data is translated into actionable insights, and operations are aligned for successful execution.

Requirements

3–6+ years of leadership experience in restaurant operations, catering, or hospitality management
Strong understanding of multi-unit food & beverage operations
Experience supporting or executing new restaurant openings
Demonstrated ability in project management, reporting, and analytics
Advanced proficiency in Excel and presentation tools (PowerPoint/Google Slides)
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee new restaurant opening projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met
Develop and maintain project plans, trackers, and status reports for leadership visibility
Create data-driven reports, dashboards, and executive presentations
Analyze operational and catering performance to support strategic decision-making
Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations, culinary, and catering
Act as a liaison between field teams and corporate leadership
Ensure consistency, accountability, and communication across all initiatives