Vp Of Food, Beverage & Retail

Description:

Do you love to create delight through design and attention to detail? Are you a MacGyver who always finds a way to get it done? If so, then we invite you to apply to AutoCamp to join our adventure.

The Vice President of Food, Beverage and Retail will, under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, lead the design, curation, merchandising, and operations of all FB&R programming including menu development and implementation, beverage packages and service, inventory controls, liquor license oversight, and gear/equipment rental programs at new and existing retail outlets. The role will also be responsible for assisting with the design, permitting, training and startup of new hotel food beverage, catering and retail facilities. The position will also work cross functionally with our marketing team to leverage brand partnerships as part of our retail offerings. The primary focus of this position will be to create a unique and scalable program that will maximize revenue and profitability within each diverse region and brand ecosystem

AutoCamp Hospitality Group has always been widely passionate about getting people outdoors together and helping them inspire a love for the environment. Our first brand, AutoCamp has revolutionized alternative lodging by blending the spirit of the American camping experience with the service and design of a boutique hotel. The success of AutoCamp inspired us to create our newest brand - Field Station - an inspiring and inclusive modern lodging and retail brand for the active outdoor community. Located in some of the most iconic outdoor destinations, Field Station makes it even easier for everyone to get outside more often. Our first location opened in Moab, Utah in Spring 2023.

Sounds good? We’d love to hear from you. Be sure to attach both a resume and a cover letter telling us about your relevant experience and salary requirements. Please Note: Resumes submitted without a cover letter will be crumpled up and used as campfire kindling.

Essential Functions

• Own the concept design, layout, and setup of the retail, back of house and gear/rental spaces.
• Source and manage partnerships with key consultants, manufacturers, executive merchants, that include but are not limited to apparel production companies, co-branding partnerships, gear/equipment suppliers, etc.
• Negotiate, implement and standardize a core assortment across all existing AutoCamp locations and new concepts as well as curate/highlight a property specific assortment that takes into account local/regional makers/vendors.
• Track key performance indicators and take necessary actions to increase sales and profitability relative to budgets.
• Train property leadership teams to successfully execute the retail program and gear/rental programming.
• Implement gear/equipment rental program to include POS, pricing, inventory management, displays, sourcing, staffing and training model.
• Work with CFO and counsel to review required property/physical liability insurance and waivers required for all gear and equipment rental program
• Standardize, train teams, and ensure consistency of overall retail store merchandising standards with cohesion between different locations across different brands
• Operationalize ordering processes and seasonal assortment cadence across new/existing properties
• Problem solve supply issues as they arise
• Own new shop setups and seasonal “flips” and training of team on product knowledge, operational processes, including inventory management
• Maintain Product Assortment Guides (branded and 3rd party) that are used internal and with contracted production company + lead refinement of those assortments on quarterly/annual cadence
• Project manage the production timeline for opening property assortments and pre opening orders, including quality control of blanks, screen printing of branded items, and embroidery
• Collaboratively work with in house Graphic Designer on new product assortment, seasonal assortments and refreshes
• Lead Property Retail meetings to streamline communication across all properties
• Develop SOPs to support company growth of Retail at scale.
• Recommend product pricing changes, seasonal sales to push product, and ongoing optimization of profit margins. Maintain and proactively plan for a seasonal calendar of rotating products.
• Manage and purchase all General Store fixtures, props and signage needed for opening locations
• Focus on creating unique and memorable guest experiences around F+B, ensuring that it is standardized across all properties as well as highlighting local flavor unique to the location
• Maintain AutoCamp’s POS system, become an expert in the system to support staff training and property rollouts.
• Develop the AutoCamp Guidebook (set of standards, processes and brand guidelines) for all future AutoCamp F&B programs
• Create high-value experiential moments to drive ancillary revenues and profit
• Assist with the design, layout, permitting of new kitchen, back of house facilities and visual merchandising related to food and beverage and catering services.
• Engineering of menu and creation of recipe cards with food costs and presentation to ensure consistency and cost control across locations
• Train property leadership and team members to successfully execute F&B plan
• Work closely with property teams to ensure that F&B plans are within budget guidelines
• Participate in annual budgeting process for properties
• Prepare and assist in the execution of annual and quarterly capital expense improvement plans as related to F&B
• Develop and assure maintenance of all inventory control processes
• Assure compliance with local and state food and alcoholic beverage license requirements
• Monitor portfolio F&B costs and implement corrective actions for property specific issues
• Lead Pre-Opening responsibilities for all new properties for set up of General Store, F&B Programming, and guest experience programming
• Consistently practice and promote AutoCamp’s core values, so as to ensure effective and favorable relations among employees.

Requirements:

Competencies

• Strong management background in either retail or F&B, including development and training
• History of strong vendor relationships within the outdoor industry
• Strong organizational and negotiating skills
• Working knowledge of Cloud Based Applications; knowledge of Google Suite products preferred
• Knows how to budget and forecast, and possess critical evaluation skills.
• Thoroughness and an attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and effectively advance multiple priorities

Educational Requirements & Preferences

• 4 year Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 8+ years experience in the retail industry or F&B industry
• 3+ years experience with multi property management emphasis in multi brand management

The Right Person Will….

• Possesses a passion for hospitality and the great outdoors.
• Have a can do attitude
• Be able and willing to travel regularly to conduct site visits, meet with General Managers and vendors.
• Work collaboratively with several property teams and the Basecamp support team
• Will be a MacGyver, able to find solutions when issues arise and able to work under pressure.
• Have a valid driver's license and proof of Automobile insurance.
• Be highly organized and attentive to details