Food & Beverage Project Manager

Food & Beverage Project Manager

Cincinnati, OH

$80,000–$85,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Join a Leading, Growth-Oriented Organization

We are partnering with a large, nationally recognized organization to identify a Food & Beverage Project Manager who will play a critical role in supporting restaurant and catering operations across a dynamic, multi-unit environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to transition into a more strategic, corporate-facing role with significant career advancement potential.

Position Overview

This role blends project management, data analytics, and executive-level support, with a strong focus on new restaurant openings and operational performance.

You 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.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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

Why Join This Organization

• Clear career progression within a large, established company
• Opportunity to move into senior leadership, operations, or strategy roles
• Exposure to executive leadership and high-impact initiatives
• Stable, corporate environment with strong infrastructure and resources
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package

Click apply or email your resume to kevin@harperjobs.com to get started.

Kevin Swanquist

Executive Recruiter

Harper Associates

kevin@harperjobs.com

www.harperjobs.com

248-737-0222