Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Vice President, Food & Beverage - Americas

MIAMI, FLPosted 20 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

  • Job overview

    The Vice President, Food & Beverage - Americas leads F&B strategy and product quality across the region, impacting business development and operational excellence within Four Seasons' luxury hotel portfolio.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves developing and executing F&B strategies, overseeing new project development and renovations, collaborating with hotel leadership, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment with company initiatives and regional needs.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires 10+ years in senior F&B operational roles with P&L oversight, corporate or multi-unit experience preferred, regional knowledge of Americas dining markets, and expertise in F&B concept design and management.

  • Work environment and culture

    Four Seasons emphasizes a world-class employee experience, diversity, inclusion, and a culture of genuine care and connection among team members.

  • Company information

    Four Seasons is a global luxury hotel management company with over 120 hotels and resorts in 47 countries, known for exceptional guest experiences and social impact programs.

  • Team overview

    The role reports to the Area President of Operations, Americas and Senior Vice President F&B, working with internal stakeholders across multiple departments.

  • Job location and travel

    Based in Miami Corporate Office with a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week onsite and 50-60% travel across the Americas.

  • Unique job features

    This role uniquely combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in development projects, renovation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration in a luxury hospitality context.

Company overview

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality company known for its high-end hotels, resorts, and residences worldwide. The company generates revenue through room bookings, dining services, event hosting, and exclusive residential offerings. Founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp in Toronto, Canada, Four Seasons has grown to become a symbol of luxury and exceptional service, often setting industry standards for quality and guest experience.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight extensive leadership in food and beverage operations within luxury hotel environments, emphasizing strategic development and execution of F&B initiatives aligned with corporate goals.

  • Focus on showcasing experience with multi-unit management, P&L oversight, product innovation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Design and Construction, Procurement, and Marketing to drive F&B excellence.

  • Apply through multiple channels including the Four Seasons corporate career site, LinkedIn job postings, and reputable hospitality job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with current Four Seasons F&B leaders and corporate staff on LinkedIn, initiating conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent Four Seasons F&B innovations, asking about regional strategy alignment, or expressing admiration for their commitment to luxury guest experiences.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'F&B strategy,' 'P&L management,' 'concept development,' 'ROI analysis,' 'multi-unit operations,' and 'luxury hospitality,' ensuring relevant skills and achievements are clearly articulated.

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