Position Overview

The Washington Commanders and Northwest Stadium are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Food & Beverage. This individual will serve as the primary liaison with our food and beverage partner, leading cross-functional collaboration to deliver a world-class fan experience while driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven ability to develop and execute operational strategies that align with organizational goals. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Partnership

· Lead the overall food and beverage strategy in collaboration with Northwest Stadium’s F&B partner – aligning the organization’s brand, fan experience goals and business objectives.

· Serve as the central point of contact for all F&B-related initiatives across internal and external stakeholders.

· Partner with marketing to evolve and promote the stadium’s culinary identity, fan awareness, and drive positive fan experiences.

· Collaborate with the corporate partnership team to maximize sponsorship and activation opportunities.

· Advise on capital projects and new stadium planning from an F&B perspective.

Financial Oversight & Performance Metrics

· Develop and manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports in partnership with Finance.

· Lead the creation and oversight of the annual F&B budget.

· Establish and monitor key performance indicators (e.g., Voice of the Fan, Per-Caps, basket size, POS revenue).

· Implement pricing strategies to optimize revenue and margin performance, in collaboration with stadium’s F&B partner.

· Conduct event-by-event audits and verify invoices for accuracy.

Operational Excellence

· Ensure visibility & collaboration on day-to-day operations and logistics with stadium F&B partner & all food, beverage, and restaurant partners.

· Ensure alignment of eatery concepts, pricing, and menu offerings with revenue and fan experience goals.

· Streamline communication between departments regarding F&B programming and execution.

· Coordinate equipment and structure rentals for nontraditional activations.

· Ensure legal compliance and safety standards across all F&B operations.

Talent & Training

· Oversee & approve organizational structure, staffing levels, and training protocols for stadium F&B partner.

· Ensure all F&B staff participate in service and safety training programs.

· Cultivate a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Innovation & Community Engagement

· Research and implement industry best practices, including emerging technologies.

· Build and maintain relationships with local and national culinary leaders, including chefs, restaurateurs, and influencers.

· Develop local food programs that reflect community values and enhance the stadium experience.

· Identify consumer trends and introduce new concepts to elevate offerings and increase revenue.

Quality Assurance & Experience Delivery

· Maintain quality control across all F&B products and experiences.

· Support premium departments to ensure elevated service and menu standards in premium spaces.

· Lead hospitality efforts for suites and VIP stakeholders.

· Serve as the point person for special projects, strategic initiatives, and new partnerships.

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Qualifications & Competencies

· Proven experience in food and beverage operations, preferably within sports, entertainment, or hospitality venues.

· Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.

· Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

· Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and manage multiple stakeholders.

· Passion for innovation, fan experience, and operational excellence.

· Motivated self-starter with a positive “team-first” attitude

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.