Executive Director of Food and Beverage - Mandalay Bay

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Executive Director of Food & Beverage Operations provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for all F&B venues and teams, ensuring excellence in service, quality, and guest experience in alignment with the MGM Resorts brand. This role is accountable for achieving financial and operational performance targets, developing high-performing leadership teams, optimizing labor and service models, and maintaining venue standards across all F&B operations. The Executive Director fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional dining experiences while upholding company policies, procedures, and service standards.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Provide strategic oversight to restaurant leadership teams, ensuring achievement of profitability goals and adherence to high standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, and guest experience.

• Implement and enforce operating procedures, training programs, policies, menus, schedules, and staff guidelines to maintain consistency and excellence across all outlets.

• Lead recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management of restaurant staff to foster a culture of engagement, growth, and operational excellence.

• Continuously evaluate guest satisfaction across venues and recommend adjustments to operations, marketing, or service delivery based on trends, feedback, or competitive shifts.

• Leverage tools and insights from Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive sales, optimize labor, manage costs, and improve overall financial performance

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

• 4+ years of progressive leadership experience in Food & Beverage operations, preferably in a high-volume, resort environment.

• Proven experience managing employees within a unionized workforce under a collective bargaining agreement.

• Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-property teams and influence cross-functional business decisions.

• Experience overseeing large-scale capital projects, launching new concepts, and executing successful opening plans.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance guest experience, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more

• Free meals in our employee dining room

• Free parking 

• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!