VP, Food and Beverage

Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. is a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry with 500+ theatres in the U.S. and Latin America.
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Do you enjoy working together as a team to accomplish major goals? Join Cinemark to utilize and expand your skills! We are dedicated to making the movie experience memorable, “One Guest at a time.” Our world class talent creates a warm and friendly culture through shared values.

The VP, Food & Beverage will share responsibility for the overall direction, strategy, and performance of our Food and Beverage operations, including core concessions, restaurants, bars, and merchandise. They will collaborate with F&B peers, F&B category leads, and key cross-departmental project leads to develop and implement strategies that optimize revenue growth. They will ensure that we provide our guests with a memorable and satisfying Food and Beverage experience that enhances their movie-going experience and drives loyalty and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute effective business and marketing strategies to improve F&B profitability through increase sales, purchase incidence, and guest satisfaction
• Monitor and analyze the financial performance and operational metrics of the Food and Beverage department, identifying areas of improvement with a focus on cost-of-goods controls
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term Food and Beverage goals and plans that align with our company vision, mission, and values.
• Collaborate with Operations to optimize Food and Beverage operations across all theatres, ensuring consistency and efficiency
• Manage the product development and promotion of Food and Beverage offerings, keeping up with the latest trends and customer preferences
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of Food and Beverage directors, managers, and staff, providing training, feedback, and recognition
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and teamwork
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders, resolving issues as needed, and assisting with contract negotiations
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures, regarding food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and labor practices
• Stay abreast of the industry best practices, competitors, and market conditions, and provide recommendations and insights to management

Basic Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive Food and Beverage management experience, preferably in a CPG or entertainment setting
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful Food and Beverage strategies, plans, and programs that drive revenue and profitability
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to support recommendations and actions
• High level of creativity, innovation, and adaptability, with the ability to anticipate and respond to changing customer needs and market trends
• Proficient in MS 365, Inventory systems (Crunchtime preferred), and other relevant software and tools

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description.

All Cinemark locations are designated smoke-free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic, conventional, cigars, etc.

Cinemark USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer