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About Us
HEI manages an unparalleled portfolio of leading full-service branded hotels and luxury and lifestyle independent hotels across the U.S. We are the acknowledged experts on upper-upscale, luxury, and premium select-serve hotels in urban, super-suburban, and destination locations. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable.
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The Corporate Director of Restaurants & Bars provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and functional support, training and concept development for all food and beverage outlets across HEI's portfolio, including hotel restaurants, standalone dining concepts, bars, lounges, nightlife venues, room service, and banquets. This role is responsible for ensuring consistency in execution, financial discipline, service standards, and concept relevance across diverse brands and markets.
Concept Development & Programming
- Supportthedevelopment, refinement,andevolutionofrestaurant, bar,andnightlifeconceptsacrosstheportfolio.
- Partner with culinary,beverage, design,andmarketing teams to ensureconceptsareoperationally sound, market-relevant,andbrand-appropriate.
- Advise on programming, activations, menus,andpromotions that drive guest engagementandlocal market relevance.
PortfolioOversight&StrategicSupport
- Providecorporateoversightandguidanceforrestaurantsandbarsacrosstheportfolio,supporting on-property teams in achievingoperational, financial,andguest satisfaction goals.
- Act as astrategicpartner to propertyleadership, ownership,andcorporatestakeholders onfoodandbeverageinitiatives.
- Supporttransitionhotels by implementingHEItools, systems,andstandard operating procedures, stabilizing performance during periodsofchange.
Financial Performance & Reputation
- Providestrategicoversightandguidance onforecasting, budgeting,andoverall financial performanceacrossrestaurants,bars,lounges,roomservice,andbanquets.
- Partner with propertyandculinaryleadershiptosupportlabor,food,beverage,andoperating cost strategies, ensuring financial discipline while maintainingserviceandquality standards.
- Collaborate with on-property teams to inform revenue-driving strategies,includingconcept positioning, pricing frameworks, programming,andmarket alignment.
- Review guest sentiment, online reputation metrics,andGSS performance, advising on action plansandbest practices that drive continuous improvementacrosstheportfolio.
Training, Talent & Standards
- Leadthedevelopmentandexecutionofportfolio-widefoodandbeveragetraining initiatives, establishing standards, tools,andbest practices thatsupporton-property teams.
- Supportleadershipdevelopmentandsuccession planningforfoodandbeverageleaders.
- Ensure brand standards, safety protocols,andregulatory requirements-includingallfederal, state,andlocal liquor laws-are consistently followed.
- Promote a cultureofaccountability, collaboration,andcontinuous improvementacrossallfoodandbeverageoperations.
Systems, Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure effective useofPOS systems, reservation platforms (OpenTable/Resy),andreporting toolsacrosstheportfolio.
- Oversee sanitation, maintenance,andasset protection standards withinfoodandbeverageoperations.
- Ensure compliance withcorporatepoliciesandallapplicable regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ yearsofprogressiveleadershipexperience infoodandbeverage, withmulti-unit,corporate, or regionaloversightstrongly preferred.
- Proven experience withstandalonerestaurants,nightlifevenues,bars, or concept-drivendiningoperations.
- Demonstrated successsupporting on-property teams rather than solely operating at unit level.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting,forecasting,andperformance analysis.
- Effective leaderandcommunicator withtheability to influenceacrossdiverse teamsandstakeholders.
- Highly organized, self-directed,andcomfortable working in fast-paced, multi-property environments.
- Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice, POS systems,andreservation platforms.
- Willingness to travel extensively (up to 100%).
Compensation Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually
Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes
Benefits
HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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HEI Hotels & Resorts
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
Mar 10, 2026