Food & Beverage Assistant Director

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions•Woodford, VA

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About The Position

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking an Assistant Food and Beverage Director to assist the Food and Beverage Director in providing a safe, effective, efficient, organized, quality-oriented, and profitable restaurant and food and beverage operation. The role supports planning, organizing, execution, training, and leadership to achieve objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety across all food and beverage venues. As part of the leadership team, the Assistant Food and Beverage Director guides, supports, and inspires associates while helping deliver exceptional dining quality, seamless service, and consistent operational excellence. The role also fosters a collaborative, well-trained, guest-focused team environment. The position is based at one of the listed Kalahari locations: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; Sandusky, Ohio; Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania; Round Rock, Texas; or Spotsylvania County, Virginia. The listed salary range is $115,000–$125,000.

Requirements

Five years of extensive managerial and supervisory experience in restaurant, bar, banquet, and kitchen management within a large hotel, resort, or multi-unit environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple outlets, high-volume operations, and large teams.
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
ServSafe Manager Certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop department supervisors and associates through coaching and training.
Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards across all outlets.
Collaborate with culinary and banquet teams to enhance menus and event offerings.
Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to elevate satisfaction.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels.
Drive operational efficiencies by optimizing workflows, technology, and resources.
Assist the Food and Beverage Director with planning, organizing, executing, training, and leading food and beverage operations.
Help achieve objectives for sales, costs, employee retention, guest satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety across food and beverage venues.
Guide, support, and inspire associates while fostering a collaborative, well-trained, and guest-focused team environment.