Director of Food and Beverage

Pyramid Global Hospitality • Naples, FL

14d • $150,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Food & Beverage (DOFB) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and hands-on management for all food and beverage operations at Naples Grande Beach Resort, including restaurants, lounges, banquets, in-room dining, and outlet support teams. The Resort is currently undergoing a major renovation that will re-position the property to a luxury Resort destination. We are searching for a dynamic F&B leader that has a proven record of success in operating multiple high end restaurant venues in addition to high volume banquet and catering. This Executive role will report directly to the VP/Managing Director and will partner with the corporate Team to create a sustainable operation that will result in exceeding our guest expectations as well as achieving financial results.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience as a Director of Food & Beverage at a luxury hotel or resort, with demonstrated success in high-volume banquet and catering operations.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and capital expenditures within a resort or large F&B environment.
• College education required; degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, or Business Administration preferred.
• Highly organized leader with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent computer proficiency; experience with Excel, Outlook, OpenTable, and Delphi strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and guest-focused resort environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and actively engage in outlet and event operations.
• Current TIPS Alcohol Certification or comparable alcohol service certification required (or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Forbes 4- or 5-Star property strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all food and beverage outlets, banquet operations, and service teams, ensuring consistent execution of luxury service standards.
• Drive maximum operational efficiency, presentation, and quality across all F&B venues while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction scores.
• Lead and champion Forbes service standards, including staff training, ongoing auditing, coaching, and accountability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operating procedures, training programs, schedules, policies, and labor standards for all F&B departments.
• Manage all financial aspects of the department, including labor control, budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, and capital planning.
• Oversee maintenance and lifecycle management of all food and beverage equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate and enhance existing procedures while developing new concepts or service enhancements that elevate the guest experience.
• Serve as a senior leader in guest engagement—handling escalated guest requests, concerns, and recovery situations with professionalism and care.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across all resort departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Support and lead high-volume banquet and group operations, including weddings, social events, and corporate functions.

Benefits

• Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree