Area Director, Food and Beverage - Oklahoma City Region

Coury Hospitality•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Area Director of Food and Beverage provides strategic leadership for Coury Hospitality’s restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, catering, and in-room dining across a diverse portfolio of concepts in Oklahoma City and other markets, including Wichita, Amarillo, and Tulsa. The position is based in Oklahoma City and requires regular travel between properties. The role ensures operational consistency, innovation, financial performance, and exceptional hospitality across the portfolio. It leads and develops property Food and Beverage directors, managers, and chefs; oversees service standards and operational execution; and partners with culinary and property leaders on menus, programming, guest experience, and business results.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive Food and Beverage leadership experience.
Experience overseeing both front-of-house and back-of-house Food and Beverage operations.
Proven success in financial performance, team development, and driving guest satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Multi-unit, multi-outlet, luxury, or boutique hotel experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field.
Prior experience in four-star or four-diamond environments.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of food and beverage operations across Oklahoma locations, Wichita, and Amarillo, including restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, catering, and in-room dining.
Ensure consistent service standards, SOP compliance, product quality, and brand voice across properties.
Lead property Food and Beverage directors, managers, and chefs to deliver excellent guest service, operational efficiency, and consistent execution.
Conduct regular property visits, operational walkthroughs, and service observations.
Drive profitability through labor management, cost controls, inventory systems, revenue optimization, and menu engineering.
Review financial statements, manage budgets, and partner with property leadership to achieve monthly and annual financial goals.
Develop strategies to increase average check, beverage performance, banquet revenue, and outlet contribution margins.
Mentor and develop Food and Beverage leaders, building bench strength and supporting succession planning.
Promote Coury Hospitality’s People First culture and support, inspire, and empower teams.
Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and leadership development with HR and property teams.
Ensure concepts deliver memorable, engaging, and brand-aligned service.
Respond proactively to guest trends, feedback, and service challenges.
Champion high service standards and guest engagement practices across the region.
Collaborate with Culinary and Food and Beverage directors on menu innovation, product quality, and brand-driven programming.
Maintain consistency in plating, presentation, beverage recipes, and service delivery.
Lead seasonal menus, special events, pop-ups, and promotional activations.
Ensure compliance with health codes, liquor laws, workplace safety, food safety standards, and internal SOPs.
Partner with risk management on responsible alcohol service and safety training initiatives.