Director, Food and Beverage

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Food & Beverage to lead and elevate all aspects of our food and beverage operations. This leadership role is responsible for creating exceptional guest experiences, driving financial performance, and ensuring operational excellence across dining venues, catering services, banquets, bars, and special events. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for hospitality, proven leadership experience, and a track record of developing high-performing teams.

As the Director of Food & Beverage, you will play a critical role in shaping the overall guest experience by implementing innovative dining concepts, maintaining the highest service standards, and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all food and beverage outlets and services.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability through effective budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategies, and cost management.
• Develop and maintain exceptional service standards to ensure a superior guest experience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop management and frontline team members while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Partner with culinary, sales, marketing, and operations teams to develop innovative programs and promote business growth.
• Oversee inventory management, purchasing, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze operational and financial performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.
• Manage banquet, catering, and special event operations to ensure successful execution and guest satisfaction.
• Stay informed of industry trends and emerging opportunities to enhance food, beverage, and service offerings.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Culinary Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in food and beverage operations within hotels, resorts, restaurants, entertainment venues, or hospitality organizations.
• Proven experience managing multiple food and beverage outlets, catering operations, banquet services, or large-scale dining programs.
• Demonstrated success in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and revenue optimization.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, health department requirements, and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills, with experience recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities with staff, guests, vendors, and executive leadership.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to drive performance improvements and support strategic decision-making.
• Proven track record of enhancing guest satisfaction, improving service standards, and implementing innovative food and beverage programs.
• Proficiency with hospitality management systems, point-of-sale (POS) platforms, inventory management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional certifications such as ServSafe, Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE), or similar credentials are preferred.