Director, Food & Beverage Business Development, GC (one year contract)

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Food & Beverage Business Development drives strategic growth by leading third-party R&B partnerships, executing F&B repurchase program and establishing centralized cloud kitchen supply chains to maximize increase revenue and operational efficiency in Greater China. The role is also to focus on strategies to grow F&B revenues to enable the department to utilize the funds to add resources, based in mainland China either Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Beijing office. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education & Experience    

·  At least 2 years’ degree from an accredited university, in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related major is preferred.
·  10 years’ experience in the food and beverage and generally in hotel operations in all levels of the operation and preferably a deep knowledge and understanding of global food & beverage concepts. 
·  Ideally the person will have experience in running their own business, though not essential.

Skills and Knowledge 

·  Demonstrated ability to work in a large international food and beverage and hotel environment 
·  Strong presentation and public speaking skills, exceptional project management and organizational ability with effective influencing and negotiation skills
·  Computer skills (Microsoft excel, power point, lotus notes, word processing, internet research, software. Solid knowledge of financial tools (e.g. P&L, ROA, etc.) 
·  Negotiating and deal-structuring skills 
·  The ability to influence and interface with senior management, primarily owners and owner reps. 
·  Demonstrated understanding and use of market research and market trend information. 
·  Executes the organization’s mission, goals and objectives and demonstrates through ongoing and direct motivation, communication, group dynamics and leadership.
·  Ability to travel 20%- 35% of available time. 
·  Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
·  Ability to prepare and review legal agreements.

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Manage F&B Direct Digital Partners and Repurchase Program:

·  Oversee and enhance F&B Direct Digital Partners (e.g., third-party operator for WeChat) and national & regional repurchase programs such as Club Marriott, through respective partners and vendors
·  Drive property-level adoption, engagement, and repurchase rates to maximize customer loyalty. 
·  Develop scalable processes for off-folio loyalty initiatives to increase program efficiency. 
·  Establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for contracts, financial workflows, and performance reviews. 
·  Maintain and communicate program policies, terms & conditions to stakeholders. 
·  Resolve customer conflicts and operational issues in collaboration with subject matter experts and regional teams. 
·  Manage legal agreements and finance processes to ensure program compliance. 
·  Act as a liaison between customers, hotels, owners and continent policy teams to ensure seamless communication. 
·  Collaborate with regional operations team to implement remediation and enhancement efforts for program success.

Manage Third-party R&B Brand and Operator Partnerships 

·  Research, identify, and prioritize potential operator partners and third-party brands for strategic collaborations based on suitability, business impact, and latest market trends.
·  Develop compelling, targeted pitch documents for hotel properties and owners to attract prioritized partnerships.
·  Negotiate partnership terms and prepare Letters of Intent (LOIs) for formal agreements.
·  Collaborate with legal to finalize Lease/License Agreements and manage partnerships effectively.
·  Ensure timely delivery of concepts/plans from vendors, operators, suppliers, designers, and consultants for prioritized initiatives. 
·  Maintain regional project/deal trackers and signed agreements for accurate documentation.
·  Curate the Marriott Brand Book (MBB) on the MGS platform with prioritized and vetted third-party brand profiles.
·  Develop and update MGS resources (e.g., third-party process guides, brand directory, hotel presentation decks) to reflect prioritized partners and strategies.
·  Align with Design & Development, Operations, and Technical Services for seamless execution of prioritized projects.
·  Support F&B Expanded Services by developing SOPs, preparing agreements, and managing project billing efficiently.

Support on Cloud Kitchen Supply Chain Establishment (Central Kitchen) 

·  Collaborate with the GC Director of Culinary to develop and implement a centralized supply chain strategy for cloud kitchens, pulling through pilots and scaling successful models. 
·  Optimize costs through go-local procurement of ingredients, equipment, and consumables.
·  Create standardized product portfolios, recipes, and implementation manuals for individual hotels within the central commissary, specifically codifying operational procedures for each major concept.
·  Establish a qualified supplier database and identify a high-performance vendor list. 
·  Develop and negotiate commercial terms, service agreements, and compliance standards with approved suppliers to support scaled implementation.
·  Ensure vendor compliance and product integrity across the supply chain in collaboration with Food Safety & Quality teams to enable successful concept rollout. 
·  Implement digital supply chain tools for efficient inventory management and logistics coordination during pilot phases and scaled operations.

Managing Projects and Priorities

·  Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work for self and direct reports.
·  Provides direction and assistance to other teams regarding projects. Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects on schedule.
·  Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
·  Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new plans or programs. Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
·  Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the quality of the teams’ operations.
·  Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes or programs.
·  Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.
·  Supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

Leading Vision and Performance Management 

·  Champions innovation vision for product and service delivery.
·  Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding goals to produce desired results.
·  Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep team moving forward toward achievement of goals.
·  Provides targeted and timely communication of results, achievements and challenges to peers and leaders.

 

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