Corporate Director of Food and Beverage

Pacific Hospitality Group • Irvine, CA

84d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Director of Food and Beverage will lead and oversee all food and beverage operations across our portfolio of properties or establishments. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining strategies to enhance quality, drive revenue, and ensure operational excellence across all locations. The role requires a deep understanding of the hospitality industry, strong leadership, and a commitment to delivering a world-class guest experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in progressive food and beverage management with at least 3 years in a corporate or multi-location leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deep knowledge of food and beverage trends, culinary arts, and hospitality operations.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and cost control.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and vendors.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience in hotels preferred.
• Culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Food safety and health certifications (such as ServSafe or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives for food and beverage services, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Create and implement systems to maximize efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and profitability.
• Set and monitor performance standards for food quality, service excellence, and guest satisfaction.
• Stay updated with industry trends, competition, and innovations to ensure the company remains competitive.
• Oversee daily operations of food and beverage services across all locations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with location managers to ensure effective operational strategies, staffing, and inventory control.
• Conduct regular site visits to review operations, assess needs, and provide guidance.
• Develop and manage the overall food and beverage budget, ensuring KPIS for cost control, revenue generation, and profit margins are met.
• Monitor food and beverage costs and develop strategies to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and optimize profitability.
• Review and analyze financial reports to make data-driven decisions.
• Use P&L management program to perform analytics and make recommendations for improved performance.
• Lead, mentor, and manage food and beverage managers and staff across multiple locations.
• Establish training and development programs to elevate staff performance and career growth.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, guest satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee menu design, seasonal updates, and new offerings to enhance guest experiences while ensuring profitability.
• Collaborate with chefs and culinary teams to create unique, high-quality food and beverage offerings.
• Incorporate sustainability and local sourcing into menu planning where possible.
• Use POS & Data Analytics software for recommendations to menu mix, perform menu engineering, and overall guest experience data at each property and outlet level.
• Implement guest feedback mechanisms to monitor satisfaction and make necessary adjustments.
• Resolve high-level customer complaints or issues regarding food and beverage services.
• Ensure exceptional and consistent guest experiences across all properties or locations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing without compromising quality.

Benefits

• We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager