Director of Food, Beverage, & Hospitality

Lee Epting Catering INC • Athens, GA

7h • $95,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Epting Events / Epting Group, we create experiences, careers, and community. Founded in Athens, Georgia, we work throughout the Southeast and beyond. We are inspired by the distinct personality of the Southeast, primarily "southern hospitality" and do so with a global culinary spread and cosmopolitan exposure. Our culture encourages innovation, problem-solving, collaboration, fun, casual intensity while balancing creativity with precision and excellence. We are looking for a Director of Food, Beverage, & Hospitality with the vision and grit to oversee our operational heart. You’ll be the strategic engine driving our growth, balancing the art of Southern hospitality with the science of a sharp P&L. This isn’t just a desk job—it’s a leadership mission. You will be responsible for inspiring our team, refining our food and beverage operations, and ensuring that every guest feels special. If you have the financial acumen to manage the bottom line and the charisma to lead a diverse crew, there’s a home for you here.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Business (or equivalent industry street-smarts).
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the hospitality and food service world.
• A proven track record of managing P&L and mastering cost controls without sacrificing quality.
• Experience landing corporate accounts and managing high-stakes projects.
• You’re a natural coach who knows how to get the best out of a team.
• You see an empty calendar as an opportunity and know how to close the deal.
• You can spot a food-cost variance from a mile away and know exactly how to fix it.
• You understand that happy employees lead to happy guests, and you build the programs to prove it.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree (MBA or similar) or professional hospitality certifications.
• Experience managing large-scale operations or multiple properties.
• A tech-forward approach to modern hospitality systems.
• A knack for designing incentive programs that actually work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily dance across all departments—from the front office to the kitchen—ensuring our service is as seamless as it is warm.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for corporate and project sales, identifying new opportunities to share the Epting experience.
• Take full ownership of the P&L. You’ll keep a sharp eye on food costs and operational expenses, turning efficiency into profitability.
• Design creative incentive programs that motivate our people, foster a culture of excellence, and make Epting the best place to work in Georgia.
• Recruit and grow the next generation of hospitality pros, upholding our high standards through hands-on training and mentorship.

Benefits

• We invest in your growth through hands-on learning, increasing responsibility, and exposure to diverse events and clients.
• As the company grows, so do your opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

What This Job Offers

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