Corporate Director of Food & Beverage Openings

Proper Hospitality is seeking a hands-on, creatively driven operator to lead the development and execution of food and beverage concepts for new hotel openings -translating vision into experiences that are both compelling and operationally sound.

Position Overview

The Corporate Director of Food & Beverage Openings reports directly to the SVP of Food & Beverage and is responsible for bringing Proper Hospitality's F&B concepts to life across all new hotel openings. This role bridges creativity and operations-ensuring each outlet is thoughtfully programmed, efficiently designed, and positioned for long-term success.

Working closely with Development, Design, Culinary, and Operations teams, this leader ensures every new opening is executed seamlessly, on time, and in alignment with brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Openings Leadership

• Lead all F&B aspects of new hotel openings from concept through launch
• Develop and execute pre-opening timelines, budgets, and operational plans
• Oversee onsite opening support, ensuring seamless execution and brand alignment

Concept Development & Programming

• Collaborate on concept ideation, positioning, and storytelling for each outlet
• Help define space programming, guest flow, and operational functionality
• Partner with culinary and beverage teams on menu direction and experience design
• Ensure concepts are both creatively compelling and operationally viable

Operational Integration

• Build SOPs, training programs, and service standards for new outlets
• Ensure kitchen and bar design align with operational needs and efficiencies
• Partner with procurement and finance teams on budgeting and cost structures
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of opening F&B teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with architects, designers, and consultants throughout development
• Act as the F&B voice in design and construction meetings
• Align with brand, marketing, and PR teams on go-to-market strategies

Post-Opening Support

• Provide short-term operational support post-launch to stabilize performance
• Identify and troubleshoot operational challenges quickly
• Transition ownership to property teams with clear standards and tools for success

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of F&B experience with strong pre-opening and concept development background
• Proven experience opening hotels, restaurants, or multi-outlet F&B programs
• Strong operational knowledge across front and back of house
• Ability to balance creative input with practical execution
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments with significant travel

What Success Looks Like

• Seamless, on-time, and on-budget openings
• Concepts that are both distinctive and operationally sustainable
• Strong launch performance with minimal disruption
• Well-trained teams ready to sustain long-term success

Proper Perks & Benefits

Compensation & Recognition

• Competitive Salary + Bonus: Rewarding exceptional talent and performance across all levels.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrating achievements big and small through company-wide appreciation and milestone rewards.
• Annual Performance Reviews: Regular opportunities for feedback, growth, and advancement.

Culture of Growth & Belonging

• Culture of Growth: A collaborative, design-forward environment that values creativity, intelligence, and curiosity - where learning and excellence are a daily practice.
• Guided Skills Development: Access to training, leadership programs, mentorship, and cross-property mobility to encourage achievement and discovery.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: We honor individuality while fostering a culture of respect and belonging across all teams.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to give back through local volunteerism, sustainability, and charitable partnerships.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans through Aetna, designed to fit a range of personal and family needs.
• Wellness Access: Company-subsidized memberships with Equinox and ClassPass, plus wellbeing workshops and mental health resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for emotional wellbeing, financial planning, and life management through Unum.

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 11 paid holidays each year for corporate team members.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid time off for eligible employees welcoming a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.
• Flexible Work Practices: Hybrid schedules for eligible roles and an emphasis on work-life balance.

Financial Wellbeing & Core Protections

• 401(k) Program: Company match of 50% of employee deferrals, up to the first 4% of eligible compensation.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: Core protections with optional additional coverage.
• Financial Education: Access to planning tools and workshops to support long-term stability and growth.

Lifestyle & Travel Perks

• Hotel Stay Benefits: 75% off BAR (floor of $100) across the Proper portfolio.
• Design Hotels Partnership: 50% off participating Marriott Design Hotels.
• Dining Discounts: 75% off food & beverage at all Proper Hospitality outlets.
• Lifestyle Perks: Complimentary or subsidized parking, cell phone reimbursement, and exclusive hospitality and retail discounts.

Why Join Proper Hospitality

At Proper, we build experiences that move people - and that begins with the team behind them. As a best-in-class employer, we're committed to creating one of the Best Places to Work in hospitality by nurturing a culture where creativity, excellence, and humanity thrive together.

Everything we do is grounded in the belief that hospitality is more than a profession - it's an opportunity to care for others and make lives better. Guided by the Pillars of Proper, we show up with warmth and authenticity (Care Proper), strive for excellence in everything we do (Achieve Proper), think creatively and resourcefully (Imagine Proper), and take pride in the style and culture that make us who we are (Present Proper).

We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we invest deeply in their wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging. From comprehensive benefits to meaningful development programs, Proper is designed to help you build a career, and a life, that feels as inspiring as the experiences we create for our guests.

Our Commitment: Building the Best Place to Work

Our Best Place to Work initiative is a living commitment - a continuous investment in our people, our culture, and our purpose. We listen, learn, and evolve together to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to imagine boldly, achieve confidently, care deeply, and present themselves authentically.

At Proper, joining the team means more than finding a job - it means joining a community that believes in building beautiful experiences together, for our guests and for one another.