Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies for a multi-concept food hall, including chef-driven and branded concepts.
- Oversee vendor operations and maintain branding standards.
- Implement KPIs to track vendor performance and ensure healthy dining standards.
- Drive digital dining innovation and conduct market reviews.
- Gather consumer insights and provide tailored menu guidance.
- Develop and manage budgets, partnering with finance for analysis.
- Ensure compliance with risk and sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborate with vendor partners, amenity services leaders, and corporate teams.
- Serve as the relationship manager for all dining vendors and collaborate on new engagements.
- Communicate with senior management and staff on strategic initiatives.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- 10+ years of relevant food service experience.
- Strong client focus and excellent communication skills.
- Business management and analytical skills.
- Experience in vendor team management and multi-unit operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to integrate various functional disciplines.
- Direct experience in food and beverage organizations.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage budgets within a complex financial structure.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- Experience in a financial institution environment.
- Long-term program strategy development.
- Project management expertise.
- Technology integration experience (e.g., digital tools, mobile ordering)..
- Experience with self-service kiosks and contactless payment systems.
- Ability to drive transformation in food and beverage settings.
- Bachelor’s degree