Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Mainsail Lodging & Development•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so. The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports the strategic and day-to-day leadership of all food and beverage operations at Luminary Hotel & Co., an Autograph Collection Hotel. This role partners closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to oversee multiple outlets, including restaurants, bars, banquet and catering operations, convention center events, and amphitheater activations. The Assistant Director ensures exceptional guest experience, drives financial performance, and fosters a culture of service excellence aligned with Marriott brand standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience in a full-service or luxury hotel environment.
Experience managing multiple outlets and large-scale banquet or convention operations required.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and P&L performance.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to lift, bend, and carry 20 lbs.
Ability to climb stairs
Corrected vision to normal range
Ability to drive/transport self and others
Ability to travel on occasion for meetings
Ability to work long hours as needed
Make sound judgments quickly
Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
Manage differing personalities within the office, the hotel, and the community
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Marriott systems and brand standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the overall management and leadership of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, lounges, in-room dining, banquets, and special event venues.
Support large-scale operations including convention center programming and amphitheater events, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage to develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive revenue, profitability, and guest engagement.
Ensure compliance with Marriott Autograph Collection standards, local regulations, and health and safety requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop department managers and team members; promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Oversee scheduling, labor management, and productivity to meet financial targets.
Monitor financial performance, including revenue, cost of goods sold, labor expenses, and overall profitability; take corrective action as needed.
Collaborate with Culinary, Sales, and Events teams to execute group business, catering events, and activations at the highest level.
Maintain high standards of quality, presentation, and service across all outlets.
Address guest feedback proactively and resolve concerns to ensure a positive guest experience.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to build a high-performing team.
Participate in budget development and forecasting processes.
Drive innovation in food and beverage offerings, programming, and guest experiences.