VP of Food & Beverage and Entertainment Venues

Area15•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

AREA15 is the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Blending art, technology, nightlife, dining, attractions, and retail, AREA15 is a next-generation entertainment campus designed to deliver unforgettable social experiences for both locals and global visitors. Our experiences range from immersive attractions and live events to restaurants, bars, nightlife, and cultural programming. As we expand with new districts and venues, we are building a hospitality platform that is as innovative and memorable as the experiences surrounding it. The Vice President of Food & Beverage & Venues operates at the intersection of hospitality, nightlife, live events, and immersive entertainment. This executive will oversee multiple hospitality and venue businesses within one of the most innovative experiential destinations in the world. Each venue will be operated as a standalone business with full P&L accountability, while contributing strategically to the broader AREA15 platform. This role will help define how guests experience hospitality across the entire campus. AREA15 is seeking a Vice President of Food & Beverage & Venues to lead the strategy, development and operational performance of our growing portfolio of restaurants, bars, lounges, nightlife concepts and event-driven venue spaces. This executive will oversee the full lifecycle of our venue businesses from concept development and financial ownership to operational excellence, guest experience and leadership development. The VP will manage multiple venue concepts and lead a team of General Managers responsible for daily operations. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, profitability, operational discipline and brand-defining hospitality experiences.

Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Comfortable working in a creative, entrepreneurial start-up environment, introducing new concepts and innovations.
15+ years of senior leadership experience in hospitality, food & beverage, nightlife, or multi-venue operations
Proven track record managing multi-unit restaurant or venue portfolios
Strong financial acumen with experience owning large-scale P&Ls
Experience leading large operational teams and multiple General Managers
Background in high-volume hospitality environments such as resorts, entertainment districts, nightlife venues, or experiential hospitality brands
Demonstrated ability to develop successful hospitality concepts and guest experiences
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Las Vegas hospitality or entertainment-driven venue experience
Experience integrating programming, entertainment, and nightlife with F&B operations
Background launching new hospitality concepts or venue brands
Experience working within large-scale entertainment campuses or destination venues
Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
Computer skills in Microsoft applications. (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in an environment subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, flashing lights, and smoke.
Ability to work in all weather conditions including but not limited to extreme heat, sun exposure, wind, rain, extreme cold.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the overall Food & Beverage and Venue strategy for AREA15
Operate each venue and hospitality concept as an independent business with clear financial and operational accountability
Lead concept development and evolution of restaurants, bars, and venue experiences to ensure alignment with the AREA15 brand and guest expectations.
Identify opportunities to increase revenue, profitability, and guest engagement across all F&B concepts.
Analyze industry trends, Las Vegas market dynamics and guest data to inform strategy.
Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term planning, expansion opportunities and new venue concepts.
Oversee day-to-day operations across all restaurants, bars, lounges, nightlife venues, and hospitality concepts
Lead and develop General Managers and venue leadership teams, ensuring consistent operational standards.
Establish operational systems, KPIs, staffing models, and performance metrics across all venues
Optimize scheduling, inventory management, cost controls, and service standards
Ensure exceptional guest experience, service quality, and brand consistency
Coordinate operations across nightlife, events, attractions, and hospitality teams to maximize performance
Own the P&L performance of all AREA15 F&B and venue operations
Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial targets for each venue and concept
Monitor labor costs, food costs, beverage costs, and operating margins
Drive revenue growth through pricing strategy, programming, partnerships, and operational improvements
Identify opportunities for margin improvement, efficiency gains, and long-term scalability
Partner with marketing, events, and programming teams to create compelling venue experiences that drive traffic and engagement
Integrate food, beverage, nightlife, and entertainment programming into distinctive guest experiences
Support major events, festivals, seasonal activations, and private events within venue spaces
Ensure venue programming aligns with broader campus strategy and brand positioning
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing hospitality leadership team
Recruit and develop General Managers and senior venue leaders
Establish a culture of service excellence, accountability, innovation and operational discipline
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across marketing, events, attractions, finance, and operations
Manage relationships with key vendors, beverage partners, distributors, and hospitality suppliers
Negotiate contracts and partnerships that enhance offerings and profitability
Evaluate brand collaborations and sponsored experience opportunities
Ensure all venues meet regulatory, licensing, and health requirements
Oversee alcohol compliance, food safety, and operational risk management
Maintain best-in-class hospitality and operational standards
Be available to respond to time-sensitive matters.
Demonstrate ART! (AREA15's service standards) in every guest interaction.
Adhere to department and company policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional, polished appearance in line with AREA15 standards.
Work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.