Director of Food and Beverage

Boyd Gaming • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Director of Food and Beverage provides strategic leadership and executive oversight of all food and beverage operations. The role drives revenue growth, operational excellence, and brand consistency across all outlets while ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, and local liquor, health, and safety regulations.

The Director leads and develops Food & Beverage management personnel; oversees financial strategy, including budgets, forecasts, cost optimization, and performance analysis; and establishes training and development programs. The role maintains product, equipment, and operational-resource standards; partners with senior leadership on outlet renovations, kitchen improvements, and infrastructure planning; and develops menu, portion, and presentation strategies. It also directs personnel management and ensures payroll and timekeeping practices meet labor regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit food and beverage operations, including at least three years in a director-level or equivalent executive position.
• Proven executive-level financial management expertise, including P&L responsibility, budget development, revenue forecasting, cost optimization, and financial analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of food and beverage operations, including menu development, culinary standards, service protocols, kitchen management, and operational infrastructure planning.
• Demonstrated success leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams through coaching, performance management, and organizational development.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local liquor laws, health codes, safety regulations, and labor standards.
• Excellent executive-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Strategic business acumen and ability to develop and execute operational strategies that drive revenue growth, operational excellence, and brand differentiation.
• Current ability to obtain or maintain all licenses, certifications, and permits required for food and beverage operations management.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, point-of-sale platforms, and hospitality management software.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and executive-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight of all food and beverage operations to drive profitability, operational efficiency, organizational alignment, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and hold Food & Beverage management personnel accountable through coaching, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage financial strategies, including budgets, revenue forecasts, cost optimization, and performance analysis.
• Establish and execute training and development programs for teams across all outlets.
• Define and maintain specifications for products, equipment, and operational resources to ensure consistency and quality.
• Partner with senior leadership on the planning and execution of food outlet renovations, kitchen enhancements, and operational infrastructure improvements.
• Develop and implement menu strategies, portion standards, and plate presentation guidelines to improve guest experience, revenue, and brand differentiation.
• Direct recruitment, hiring, scheduling, performance management, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Ensure accurate payroll and timekeeping records and compliance with labor regulations and company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed