Corporate Regional Director, Food & Beverage

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.

Leading park operations in the food and beverage sector for SeaWorld. Driving strategic goals and operational excellence across multiple properties in the United States.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead location-based executive and management teams, proactively coaching and motivating team members to perform at their best.
Foster a people-first culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and guest-centric service.
Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions and performance reviews, including career development planning and compensation conversations.
Design and implement career progression roadmaps for salaried managers and high-potential hourly team members.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with on-site park leaders and cross-functional support departments to align on a shared operational vision.
Use available data, market insights, and guest feedback to drive continual improvement across all parks.
Collaborate with corporate and park-based teams to develop and execute annual strategic plans.
Oversee implementation and compliance of all safety protocols and sanitation procedures across all locations.
Deliver financial results through strategic budget planning, P&L management, and operational efficiencies.
Ensure all administrative functions are performed accurately and on time.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in theme parks, hospitality, entertainment, or large-scale venue operations.
Experience managing multi-site operations and large-scale projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
Ability to travel approximately 50 percent of the time to support parks, teams, and business initiatives.
Strong understanding of financial concepts, budgeting, and forecasting.
High level of digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, POS systems, and project management platforms.
Deep passion for hospitality, team development, and delivering unforgettable guest experiences.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel to parks throughout the country.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K Retirement plan
Voluntary Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Assistance Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingP&L managementfinancial forecastingperformance reviewscareer development planningsafety protocolssanitation proceduresdata analysisstrategic planningmulti-site operations

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcollaborationaccountabilityguest-centric serviceinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsstakeholder engagementteam developmentflexibility