VP, Food, Beverage, Concessions & Warehouse

OPEN DATE: June 5, 2026 CLOSING DATE: June 18, 2026 POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk: Low Open to all qualified applicants What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts.

Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Benefits

, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period.

Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. S.

is not required to apply.

Requirements

within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. This position is directly responsible for the administration of the Smithsonian Enterprises Food & Beverage and Concessions operations currently contracted through third party companies. Incumbent is responsible for overseeing food & beverage operations in restaurants and cafes, staff cafeterias, food carts, vending machines operated in all Smithsonian facilities in the DC/NY Metro areas, ATMs, and souvenir penny machines.

This position is also directly responsible for administration of the Smithsonian Enterprises Retail, outsourced store warehousing fulfillment operations. Incumbent is the key decision maker regarding retail warehouse/distribution/fulfillment operations representing the SE Retail Division. Food & Beverage Operations Overseeing the operations for 12 restaurants and numerous outside food carts, is responsible for the successful running of these operations and the financial results for SE Retail.

Working with senior staff members from each museum with food operations to understand the expectations for mission related food operations and working directly with food concessionaire to ensure expectations are met. Working with the food service contractor, identify new food or drinks offering opportunities for internal restaurants and external cart services. Working with Director, Theaters & Group Sales, establish voucher programs that expand the availability for services and increase restaurant sales.

Working with building management, Smithsonian Facilities, and food contractors to guarantee food facilities are operational and meet all local safety and health codes. In partnership with SVP, Retail Group, reviews and approves purchases of major equipment and major repairs for all food operations. Working with the food service contractor, museums and SF support Smithsonian initiated sustainability programs, establishing the partnership with all involved parties to meet SI goals.

Working with museums, internal and external design units to establish new food venues within existing and new museums, as well as renovations to existing restaurants.