Director of Culinary and Food & Beverage

IHG

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Director level leadership opportunity within a premium or luxury hospitality environment to lead culinary and Food & Beverage operations, drive transformation, elevate service standards, and deliver consistent brand excellence. The location is at Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. A results-driven senior Food & Beverage leader with 2–3 years of experience at senior management level, supported by a progressive career across all facets of Food & Beverage operations. Currently operating within a premium/luxury IHG Hotels & Resorts environment, with extensive exposure to brand standards, operational compliance, and multi-outlet service delivery. Bringing a unique dual perspective as a former Chef, offering strong technical culinary expertise alongside a comprehensive understanding of front-of-house service execution ensuring seamless integration between kitchen and service operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Open to US Citizens and Valid US Visa holders

Requirements

2–3 years of experience at senior management level
Progressive career across all facets of Food & Beverage operations
Currently operating within a premium/luxury IHG Hotels & Resorts environment
Extensive exposure to brand standards, operational compliance, and multi-outlet service delivery
Strong technical culinary expertise
Comprehensive understanding of front-of-house service execution
Multi-outlet F&B operations including fine dining, casual dining, quick service, and catering/banqueting
Proven experience within luxury and premium hospitality environments and high-performing restaurant operations
Strong ability to align culinary execution with service delivery to ensure a consistent and elevated brand experience across all guest touchpoints
Proactive, self-driven leader with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Must be able to work on Guam, USA without restrictions: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Residents of Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)
Open to US Citizens and Valid US Visa holders

Responsibilities

Drives delivery of refined, high-impact service standards aligned with premium and luxury positioning
Ensures consistency, quality, and operational discipline across all outlets
Champions a culture of excellence, continuously elevating product presentation and service execution
Maintains strong focus on guest satisfaction metrics and service recovery excellence
Leads transformation through clear structure, communication, and a steady, solutions-focused approach
Builds high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and structured development planning
Strengthens alignment between culinary and front-of-house teams to create cohesive, guest-centric operations
Balances operational efficiency with uncompromising brand standards
Drives continuous improvement in guest experience, revenue performance, and service delivery
Demonstrates strong strategic thinking with a focus on long-term value creation
Passionate about leading change, elevating standards, and positioning F&B operations as a key driver of overall hotel success
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans for all F&B outlets.
Optimize cost of goods sold (COGS), labor cost, and operating expenses without compromising quality.
Drive revenue through upselling, promotions, events, and cross-selling with other departments.
Analyze P&L statements, KPI’s and implement corrective actions.