Vice President, Food & Beverage Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Vice President, Food & Beverage locations
Busch Gardens Tampa
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 4 Days Ago
job requisition id

JR123026

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that’s just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you’ll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you’re dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you! VP, Food and Beverage United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the theme-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.

What you get to do:

Lead all aspects of Busch Gardens Tampa and Adventure Island Food & Beverage programs. This position will be responsible for designing, coordinating, leading, and directing all Food & Beverage strategy and operations across our Tampa Florida parks. Our aim is to become the world’s leading Theme Park Operator in these categories and this position will be critical to achieving our goals and leading our effort to elevate the guest experience in Food & Beverage. Design, set, manage, and oversee execution of all aspects of Food & Beverage operations and transformation efforts for Busch Gardens Tampa and Adventure Island
Design comprehensive strategies for Food & Beverage program growth and margin enhancement while improving the guest experience
Set, manage and development of improvement strategies to drive financial performance through revenue growth and margin improvement
Own budget development for Food & Beverage, with key focus on prioritizing ROI based projects to support organizational growth
Develop and implement action items and provide support and guidance across all parks and venues to achieve and exceed budgeted revenue and net operating income goals
Monitor industry trends and take appropriate action to maintain competitive and profitable operations
Develop a comprehensive labor and people strategy to meet service guidelines while maximizing efficiency and productivity
Create and lead Ambassador development, recognition, and comprehensive talent strategies to support overall company goals
Design, develop and lead creation of clear and actionable metrics and dashboards to ensure ongoing tracking and achievement of financial and team objectives
Identify and design best practices to be implemented across the organization
Oversee adherence to all identified strategies and initiatives across the organization
Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with United Parks & Resorts policies and applicable laws
Perform other duties as assigned What it takes to succeed: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 years of Food & Beverage multi-unit leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility in the Hospitality industry
Must have strong leadership skills with ability to influence leaders to achieve business objectives
Must have experience in leading Food & Beverage operations designing and executing programs to drive revenue growth and cost efficiency / productivity at scale
Innovative and entrepreneurial with strong planning, prioritization, and organization skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at multiple levels and strong public speaking skills with proven success influencing large and diverse teams
Must have effective organizational skills, demonstrated by ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and be attentive to details
Must have proven experience managing transformative efforts across disparate, multi-unit restaurant and bar locations
Must have extensive experience designing Food & Beverage programs with proven ability to drive increased penetration, revenue growth, profitability and improved service levels
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities required to manage budgets and meet competing deadlines
Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Knowledge of industry best practices, trends and proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Minimal travel required

Physical and Work Requirements:

Work indoors and outdoors with varying weather conditions (i.e., direct sunlight, wet and/or humid)
Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 25 lbs
Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes
Able to work in an environment with high noise levels
Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals

Availability:

Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours, i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and Holidays Join the team! If you’re looking for the opportunity to make the most of your abilities in a one-of-a-kind setting with an entertainment industry leader, we’re looking for you!

The perks of the position:

Paid Time Off
Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K Retirement plan
Voluntary Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Assistance Plan