Jonathan C Baz, CFBE

About

I’m a hospitality executive with more than 25 years of leadership across luxury hotels, resorts, and destination venues throughout the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Pacific markets. My work is centered on stepping into complex Food & Beverage operations and bringing immediate structure, clarity, and performance. Whether supporting a turnaround, pre-opening, or established property, I focus on aligning service culture, operational discipline, and financial outcomes. I’ve led multi-outlet operations in high-volume environments including convention hotels, luxury resorts, and flagship properties, consistently improving service standards, strengthening leadership teams, and driving profitability. My approach is direct and results-driven: • Stabilize operations quickly • Elevate service execution and guest experience • Build leadership accountability and bench strength • Align performance with ownership expectations In addition to full-time executive leadership roles, I partner with ownership groups, hotel operators, and independent hospitality brands on selective task force and advisory assignments. My focus includes operational turnaround, concept development, pre-openings, and performance optimization. I believe exceptional hospitality is built through disciplined systems, strong leadership, and a consistent commitment to the guest experience. Selective opportunities: Executive F&B leadership, task force assignments, and advisory engagements.

Experience

• 'Hospitality Task Force' Executive Director Food & Beverage at F&B Hospitality Solutions
  Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

  Provide executive-level leadership for hotels, resorts, and emerging hospitality concepts requiring operational stabilization, performance improvement, and service elevation. • Lead multi-outlet Food & Beverage operations in complex environments • Execute turnaround strategies improving service delivery and financial performance • Develop leadership teams, training systems, and operational structure • Support pre-openings, concept development, and ownership alignment

• Director Food & Beverage Operations at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
  Jun 2017 - Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos

• Director Food & Beverage at The Buccaneer Golf & Beach Resort-a collection by Wyndham, St Croix USVI
  Apr 2015 - Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Regional Director Food & Beverage at Hilton Hotels Worldwide- Sheraton Hotel & Resorts- Marriott International - Pyramid Hotel Group
  Jun 2011 - Apr 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  Regional Director Food & Beverage-Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles, CA Director Food & Beverage-Hilton Daytona Beach Resort & Spa Director Food & Beverage-Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, Jacksonville FL (Long-term Task Force Assignment)

• Director of Food & Beverage at Destination Hotels & Resorts
  Apr 2007 - Jun 2011 · 4 yrs 3 mos

  Task Force Director F&B Leadership Assignments at : -Vail Resorts, Condos and Lodging | Vail Residences at Cascade Village - Official Site -The Gant Aspen - Authentically Aspen -https://theclubatinverness.com