Director of Culinary and Food & Beverage

IHG•Garapan, MP

20h•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
Former Chef, offering strong technical culinary expertise
Comprehensive understanding of front-of-house service execution
Open to US Citizens and Valid US Visa holders
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
Passionate about leading change, elevating standards, and positioning F&B operations as a key driver of overall hotel success

Responsibilities

Lead culinary and Food & Beverage operations
Drive transformation
Elevate service standards
Deliver consistent brand excellence
Drive delivery of refined, high-impact service standards aligned with premium and luxury positioning
Ensure consistency, quality, and operational discipline across all outlets
Champion a culture of excellence, continuously elevating product presentation and service execution
Maintain strong focus on guest satisfaction metrics and service recovery excellence
Lead transformation through clear structure, communication, and a steady, solutions-focused approach
Build high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and structured development planning
Strengthen alignment between culinary and front-of-house teams to create cohesive, guest-centric operations
Balance operational efficiency with uncompromising brand standards
Drive continuous improvement in guest experience, revenue performance, and service delivery
Demonstrate strong strategic thinking with a focus on long-term value creation
Lead 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