US Director of Food & Beverage (Global Events)

About Nteractive

Nteractive is a global events and communications agency specializing in creating unforgettable experiences that blend creativity, technology, and human connection. We partner with top technology and lifestyle brands to produce a variety of event types including product launches, conferences, VIP programmes, exhibitions, digital campaigns, and internal communications. As we expand our global delivery capabilities, we seek an experienced Food & Beverage Director to lead culinary delivery for large-scale international events.

Role Overview

This hands-on leadership role, based in the United States (Central or East Coast), involves overseeing food and beverage (F&B) for live events ranging from 100 up to 20,000+ attendees. You will manage budgets from $100,000 to over $12 million while partnering with internal teams, clients, and suppliers to craft exceptional culinary experiences. The position requires international travel and working across different time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and manage full F&B delivery for large-scale global events.
• Create tailored menus and beverage programs aligned with audience preferences, regional considerations, and event goals.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, creativity, and flawless execution in F&B offerings.
• Lead onsite operations during event setup, live days, and breakdown phases.
• Manage substantial F&B budgets, ensuring precise financial oversight, forecasting, and reporting.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to achieve cost-effective and commercially beneficial outcomes.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with global catering partners, venues, internal teams, and clients.
• Guide project teams to deliver excellence in F&B service and innovate processes based on data-driven insights.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience managing F&B for large-scale live events with attendees ranging from 100 to over 20,000.
• Background in F&B consultancy, preferably within an agency environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle large budgets between $100,000 and over $12 million.
• Hands-on experience leading event delivery in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Strong financial acumen including supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Excellent multitasking capabilities managing multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with high ownership and accountability.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally throughout the year and work across multiple time zones.

Why Join Us

• Engage with prestigious global events of considerable scale, catering to up to 20,000 attendees.
• Gain diverse event experiences with opportunities for extensive international travel.
• Collaborate within a global, inclusive team passionate about delivering exceptional work.
• Take responsibility for significant F&B budgets and strategic delivery.
• Contribute meaningfully to shaping how global F&B services are executed in a growing company.
• Work at the intersection of creativity, hospitality, and live event production.

Employee Benefits

• 20 days of paid time off plus public holidays.
• Summer working hours.
• Birthday day off.
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution access.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• Life insurance.
• Health advocacy programs.
• Wellness and inclusion initiatives including Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family leave and adoption support.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Volunteering day.
• Cellular and Wi-Fi allowances.
• Robust talent referral program.
• Time off in lieu for additional hours worked.

Additional Requirements

• Residency in Central or East Coast USA.
• Availability for international travel throughout the year.
• Flexibility to operate across various time zones as necessary.

Compensation

Salary range is $125,000 to $140,000 annually, based on factors such as location, skills, education, and experience, aligned with current team standards.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds — including BIPOC, LatinX, LGBTQ+, women, and people with disabilities — to foster innovation and create a welcoming work environment.