Vice President of Restaurants, Bars & Events

Overview

CoralTree hospitality is seeking a VP of Restaurants, Bars, & Events to join our Home Office team in Englewood, CO. This position is a strategic leadership role guiding CoralTree Hospitality’s vision for all restaurant, bar, and event operations, with a primary focus on long-term development, concept positioning, and the integration of F&B into the overall real estate strategy. The ideal candidate will be a high performer with robust experience in lifestyle and luxury hotels, as well as independent restaurants. We're looking for someone who shares our passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences, nurturing a vibrant company culture, and building strong connections with our communities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute the long-term strategic vision for all restaurant, bar, and event operations across the CoralTree Hospitality portfolio. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders including ownership groups, asset managers, and internal teams to develop Pro-Forma recommendations while leading new concept development and repositioning efforts that align with brand identity, elevate guest experience, and respond to market demands.
• Collaborate with Home Office Operations Leads, Finance Leadership, Procurement and CoralTree Hospitality Roundtable Members to strategically plan property-level organizational structures and key initiatives.

Development & Repositioning

• Partner with development teams on all new-build and renovation projects to ensure F&B concepts are positioned for long-term success.
• Assess market trends and identify opportunities for portfolio-wide innovation in dining, beverage, and event experiences.
• Collaborate with designers, branding experts, and culinary leaders to develop unique and scalable restaurant and bar concepts that fit within CoralTree’s broader vision.
• Oversee all Restaurant, Bar, and Event OS&E procurement functions for renovations and new builds including uniforms, tabletop, and menu design, ensuring each element reflects brand development and strengthens the property’s storytelling.
• Will lead property recommendations for in-room dining, mini/honor bar, coffee programs, and non-alcoholic selections to ensure consistency with brand identity, guest expectations, and market trends.

Operational Excellence & Oversight

• Offer thought partnership and collaborate with the Director of Restaurant and Bar Operations to ensure programming aligns with development strategies and operational execution.
• Establish and maintain brand-wide service standards and guest experience initiatives to ensure operational consistency across the portfolio.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with procurement (Avendra, Craftable, IMI and OS&E needs), culinary, sales, and marketing to drive synergy between F&B and other hotel departments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Serve as a liaison of the Home Office between CoralTree Hospitality leadership, property GMs, and ownership groups for all restaurant, bar, and event development initiatives.
• Promote high-level F&B talent acquisition efforts, ensuring the right leadership is in place to execute the brand’s vision.
• Act as a thought leader and industry ambassador for CoralTree Hospitality’s F&B innovation, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of hospitality-driven dining experiences. Where possible, be present in industry events to further the promotion of Coraltree.

Financial & Business Oversight

• Support portfolio properties in achieving revenue and profitability goals through operational efficiencies.
• Analyze sales trends, guest feedback, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Track metrics for measurement and trending.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to encourage the development of promotions, activations, and seasonal programming that drive foot traffic and engagement.

Collaboration & Property Support

• Act as a bridge between home office leadership and on-property operations, ensuring alignment with brand standards and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess operational effectiveness and provide hands-on support for property teams.
• Advocate for on-the-ground needs of restaurants and bars, ensuring that leadership has the resources required for success. This includes Task Force needs and permanent role fulfillment. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in Food & Beverage management.
• 3-5 years of restaurant conceptualization ex