Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

LR PALM HOUSE LLC•Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage is a key leadership role responsible for supporting the strategic, operational, and financial performance of all food and beverage outlets. This position partners closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to ensure exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, team development, and profitability across all dining venues, bars, banquets, and in-room dining operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in Food & Beverage within a luxury hotel, resort, or high-end restaurant environment.
Strong operational knowledge of restaurant, bar, banquet, and service operations.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive service excellence.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with POS systems, inventory systems, and scheduling software preferred.
Strong leadership and team development abilities
Exceptional guest service orientation
Financial acumen and attention to detail
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Professional demeanor and polished presentation
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, lounges, banquets, and room service.
Ensure all service standards, policies, and procedures are consistently followed.
Maintain a visible presence on the floor to support service teams and enhance guest engagement.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and liquor regulations.
Champion a culture of exceptional hospitality and personalized service.
Address guest concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring resolution and satisfaction.
Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to enhance the overall dining experience.
Assist in managing budgets, forecasting, and cost controls (labor, food, beverage, and supplies).
Analyze financial reports and KPIs to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Support inventory control, purchasing, and vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
Assist in recruiting, training, onboarding, and coaching F&B leadership and line staff.
Foster a positive, professional, and accountable work environment.
Support performance management, scheduling, and labor optimization.
Lead by example and promote teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage on menu development, concept execution, and special events.
Collaborate with Culinary, Sales, Banquets, Marketing, and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
Assist with planning and execution of banquets, catering events, and special promotions.