Task Force Food & Beverage Director - 34th Floor Hospitality

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Task Force Food & Beverage Director to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers, eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join SHG you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

The qualified candidate must be willing to travel 90% of the time, and must be committed. Ideal candidate should possess a strong initiative and desire for personal achievement. Must be able to assist in driving sales, planning and managing the operations of the hotel, achieve customer satisfaction, associate satisfaction and quality service while meeting and exceeding bottom line goals.

Position Summary:

The Task Force Food & Beverage Director serves as a corporate-level resource deployed to support F&B operations across properties on an interim, transitional, or project basis. This role is critical during leadership gaps, pre-openings, and operational stabilization efforts. The Task Force Manager ensures guest service standards, financial goals, and brand alignment are consistently upheld while collaborating closely with property teams and corporate leadership to optimize F&B performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide interim leadership for property-level F&B operations during transitions, openings, or vacancies.
• Ensure consistent execution of service standards, brand guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Lead daily front-of-house operations, including service flow, team management, and guest experience.
• Support and train on-site management teams and staff to drive accountability and elevate service.
• Collaborate with culinary, bar, and event teams to optimize outlet performance and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with budgeting, labor management, scheduling, and cost control strategies during assignments.
• Identify operational pain points and implement short-term solutions while aligning with long-term goals.
• Communicate deployment summaries and recommendations to corporate leadership post-assignment.
• Uphold compliance with health and safety standards and company policies across all operations.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in food and beverage management, including General Manager or F&B Director roles.
• Experience in multi-outlet operations, hotels, or high-volume restaurant groups required.
• Prior experience in task force or interim leadership assignments strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong operational knowledge across front-of-house and back-of-house F&B environments.
• Ability to quickly assess and adapt to new teams, systems, and property dynamics.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Willingness and availability to travel frequently and commit to full-time, on-site deployments.
• Familiarity with inventory systems, POS platforms, and labor scheduling software.
• Financial acumen including forecasting, cost controls, and revenue management.
• The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
• Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.