US Director of Food & Beverage (Global Events)

At Nteractive, we bring experiences to life. Whether it’s global events, internal communications, or transformative campaigns, we help some of the world’s biggest technology and lifestyle brands connect with their people in extraordinary ways. We are a global events and communications agency delivering unforgettable experiences — from product launches and conferences to VIP programmes, exhibitions, digital campaigns, and internal communications.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Food & Beverage Director, based in the United States, to lead the planning, oversight, and execution of food & beverage across a portfolio of large-scale, global live events. This is a highly visible, hands-on role working across projects ranging from 100 to 20,000+ attendees, with responsibility for budgets from $100K to $12M+. You’ll partner closely with internal teams, clients, and suppliers to design and deliver exceptional culinary experiences while ensuring strong financial control, operational excellence, and consistency in delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and execute Food & Beverage delivery across large-scale live events.
• Design and curate menus, beverage programmes, and culinary experiences aligned to audience, region, and event objectives.
• Ensure all F&B delivery meets the highest standards of quality, creativity, and execution.
• Provide on-site leadership across all phases of event delivery (build, live, breakdown).
• Own and manage F&B budgets ranging from $100K to $12M+.
• Ensure strong financial control, forecasting, and reporting across projects.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to deliver best value and commercial outcomes.
• Proactively identify and manage financial risks and opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with global catering partners, venues, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to align on expectations and delivery.
• Ensure clear communication and seamless coordination across all stakeholders.
• Support and guide project teams in delivering F&B to the highest standard.
• Contribute to the development of processes, playbooks, and best practices.
• Use data and insights to drive continuous improvement across F&B delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering F&B for large-scale live events (100 – 20,000+ attendees).
• Strong background in F&B consultancy, ideally within an agency environment.
• Demonstrated experience owning and managing large budgets ($100K – $12M+).
• Hands-on on-site event delivery experience in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with high levels of ownership.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally throughout the year.
• Based on the Central or East Coast, USA.
• Ability to work across time zones as required.

Benefits

• 20 days PTO plus public holidays.
• Summer Hours.
• Birthday Day Off.
• 401k – access to fund for employee contributions.
• Health Care – employee cover and dependent cover offered.
• Dental & Vision.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Advocacy Program.
• Wellbeing & Inclusion Initiatives including access to an EAP.
• Family Leave & Adoption Assistance.
• Rewards & Recognition incentives.
• Volunteering Day.
• Cell & Wi-Fi allowance.
• Generous Talent Referral Scheme.
• Time Off in Lieu.

Pay

$125,000 - $140,000. Compensation is determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience, along with its relationship to the base salaries of current team members that are similarly situated.

We are Experience Architects with an ambition to cultivate client trust and brand value. We are a people-first agency where our passion and boundless collaboration combine to deliver excellence for our clients. We are commercially aware and drive value for our clients and Nteractive by seeking efficiencies and cost-effectiveness without compromising the creative vision. We are forward-thinking and constantly pushing ahead for ourselves and our clients. We specialize in the technology sector, creating incredible live brand experiences — the sort that really make a difference.