Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Four Seasons•Nashville, TN

26d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville will lead and manage the operations of multiple Food & Beverage outlets including In-Room Dining, Banquets, and a seasonal rooftop venue, while ensuring exceptional guest experiences aligned with luxury hospitality standards. Drive innovation, operational excellence, and financial performance through strategic leadership and market-driven initiatives.

Requirements

College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.
Minimum 5 years in luxury F&B leadership roles, with multi-outlet oversight.
Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.
Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
Authorization to work in the United States is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial role with another Four Seasons location.
Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for an L-1 visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Select, train, mentor, and evaluate managers and employees across all F&B outlets.
Foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous learning.
Champion diversity and inclusion while attracting top talent in a competitive market.
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L for all outlets.
Optimize labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling and cost-control measures.
Implement creative revenue strategies, including dynamic pricing and experiential upselling.
Maintain a strong presence in all outlets, engaging with guests to personalize experiences.
Cultivate relationships with VIPs and repeat guests while leveraging guest data for hyper-personalization.
Ensure service standards reflect authenticity, storytelling, and emotional connection.
Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Banquets Chef and culinary team to design menus that reflect current culinary trends, sustainability, and local sourcing.
Curate beverage programs with a focus on premium selections, craft cocktails, and wellness-driven options.
Coordinate with Sales, Events, and Marketing to deliver seamless banquet and rooftop experiences.
Support strategic initiatives for luxury positioning and brand differentiation.
Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Maintain compliance with company policies and luxury brand standards.
Promote a harmonious work environment and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.