VP, Food & Beverage

SeaWorld•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team! VP, Food and Beverage United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the theme-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 years of Food & Beverage multi-unit leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility in the Hospitality industry
Must have strong leadership skills with ability to influence leaders to achieve business objectives
Must have experience in leading Food & Beverage operations designing and executing programs to drive revenue growth and cost efficiency / productivity at scale
Innovative and entrepreneurial with strong planning, prioritization, and organization skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at multiple levels and strong public speaking skills with proven success influencing large and diverse teams
Must have effective organizational skills, demonstrated by ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and be attentive to details
Must have proven experience managing transformative efforts across disparate, multi-unit restaurant and bar locations
Must have extensive experience designing Food & Beverage programs with proven ability to drive increased penetration, revenue growth, profitability and improved service levels
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities required to manage budgets and meet competing deadlines
Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Knowledge of industry best practices, trends and proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Nice To Haves

Minimal travel required

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Discovery Cove Orlando Food & Beverage programs.
This position will be responsible for designing, coordinating, leading, and directing all Food & Beverage strategy and operations across our Orlando Florida parks.
Design, set, manage, and oversee execution of all aspects of Food & Beverage operations and transformation efforts.
Design comprehensive strategies for Food & Beverage program growth and margin enhancement while improving the guest experience.
Set, manage and development of improvement strategies to drive financial performance through revenue growth and margin improvement.
Own budget development for Food & Beverage, with key focus on prioritizing ROI based projects to support organizational growth.
Develop and implement action items and provide support and guidance across all parks and venues to achieve and exceed budgeted revenue and net operating income goals.
Monitor industry trends and take appropriate action to maintain competitive and profitable operations.
Develop a comprehensive labor and people strategy to meet service guidelines while maximizing efficiency and productivity.
Create and lead Ambassador development, recognition, and comprehensive talent strategies to support overall company goals.
Design, develop and lead creation of clear and actionable metrics and dashboards to ensure ongoing tracking and achievement of financial and team objectives.
Identify and design best practices to be implemented across the organization.
Oversee adherence to all identified strategies and initiatives across the organization.
Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with United Parks & Resorts policies and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.