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What you'll do: This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties supporting properties through vendor relationships and special project management, and supporting the Development team on new and existing Food & Beverage projects across the Columbia Hospitality portfolio.
The Brass Tacks
Serve as the primary point of contact for key Food & Beverage vendor relationships across the portfolio, negotiating agreements, pricing programs, and service levels that support property performance.
Support properties directly with vendor-related needs, issue resolution, and relationship management to ensure consistent service and value across the portfolio.
Evaluate and onboard new Food & Beverage vendors and suppliers, assessing quality, pricing, and service to ensure the portfolio has access to best-in-class partners.
Support contract administration and renewal processes for Food & Beverage vendor agreements, ensuring terms remain competitive and compliant with company standards.
Manage and lead special projects, ranging from vendor rollouts and program launches to portfolio-wide initiatives.
Support, and at times lead, Food & Beverage concept development for new-build, conversion, and renovation projects, including outlet positioning, program design, and operational feasibility.
Lead Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) selection for Food & Beverage outlets, partnering with Development, Design, and Purchasing to specify and source china, glassware, silverware, smallwares, and related items that align with each concept and budget.
Lead new-property critical path calls, coordinating across Development, Design, Purchasing, Operations, and vendor partners to track milestones, flag risks, and keep Food & Beverage deliverables on schedule for pre-opening properties.
Partner with the Development team throughout the pre-opening process to ensure Food & Beverage concepts, OS&E, and vendor relationships are established and ready to support a successful opening.
Collaborate with Regional Vice Presidents, Area Directors, and property Food & Beverage leaders to roll out new vendor programs, products, and initiatives across the portfolio.
Track and report on special project status, vendor performance, and OS&E budgets to the Vice President of Food & Beverage.
Travel to properties and development sites as needed to support project execution, vendor walkthroughs, and concept implementation.
The Nitty Gritty
5+ years of Food & Beverage experience, including experience in vendor management, purchasing, or hotel/restaurant development strongly preferred
Experience with OS&E selection and new hotel opening, conversion, or renovation projects strongly preferred
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and critical path timelines
Ability to travel regularly to support properties and development projects
The ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to read, analyze, and interpret regulations, contracts, and vendor agreements. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Computer knowledge including Word, Excel, Outlook; project management software experience a plus
Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations
Don't meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
The Fine Print
About Columbia Hospitality
Columbia Hospitality is a hospitality management and consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 1995 by John Oppenheimer and has since grown to manage over 35 hotels, resorts, and conference centers in the United States. Columbia Hospitality provides a range of services including hotel management, food and beverage management, and event planning. The company has been recognized for its excellence in hospitality by numerous organizations, including Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
