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Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations

Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations

Gecko HospitalityWabash, IN, US
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Job Description

Vice President of Food & Beverage | Luxury Multi-Unit Venue | Indiana

We are seeking an innovative and execution-driven Vice President of Food & Beverage to lead the full rebranding and revitalization of a multi-concept hospitality operation that includes boutique lodging and multiple dining outlets. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a complete transformation, elevating the guest experience, strengthening financial performance, and setting new standards of excellence for both the operation and the community.

This role is ideal for a seasoned executive who can see the big picture, collaborate across departments, and most importantly, execute with precision . The current operation requires strong direction, consistent leadership, and a results-driven leader who can deliver excellence while building a high-performing team.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Salary : $130,000 – $140,000 + 10–15% bonus potential
  • Relocation Support : Allowance + temporary housing provided
  • Comprehensive Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance (90% individual / 60% family)
  • Retirement Plan : 403(b) with 50% match on first 6%
  • Wellness Support : HSA allowance
  • Career Impact : Lead a flagship rebrand and shape the future of a premier hospitality destination

What You’ll Do

  • Drive the full rebrand and repositioning of all food & beverage operations
  • Collaborate with marketing to strengthen brand presence and guest engagement
  • Lead day-to-day operations with a focus on service excellence and profitability
  • Build, mentor, and inspire a team that delivers consistent, high-quality experiences
  • Partner with executive leadership on long-term strategic planning and budgeting
  • Turn vision into action—focusing on measurable improvements in both guest satisfaction and financial results
  • What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of executive leadership in luxury food & beverage and hospitality operations
  • Proven success executing turnarounds, rebrands, or repositioning strategies
  • Strong financial and operational acumen with a track record of improving results
  • Inspirational leadership style with the ability to mentor and motivate diverse teams
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively across departments
  • Commitment to long-term growth—must reside in the Wabash community
  • Culinary credentials not required, but broad hospitality expertise is essential
  • This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to redefine food & beverage at a nationally recognized destination . If you are a results-oriented executive ready to commit, execute, and leave a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

    Company Description

    Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.

    Our national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience.

    At Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive.

    We want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud : honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients.

    At Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have... more choices

    Company Description

    Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive.\r\n\r\nWe want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud : honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have... more choices

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