Director of Food & Beverage

Beach Holidays • Myrtle Beach, SC

2d

About The Position

Coral Beach Resort and Suites is seeking an energetic, seasoned hospitality professional to lead its multi-outlet food and beverage operation. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for strategic business leadership, financial performance, team development, and service standards across six venues: Sea Level Restaurant, Splash Oceanfront Pool Bar & Grill, Oceans 6 Bar & Lounge, Coral Bean Café, Entertainment Zone Snack Bar, and Catering, Banquets & Special Events. The role oversees restaurant, bar, café, snack bar, catering, and event operations, including events in more than 3,000 square feet of event space and groups ranging from 20 to more than 100 guests.

The Director leads supervisors and front-line staff, maintains a visible operational presence, and oversees departmental budgeting, forecasting, labor, inventory, regulatory compliance, and guest service recovery. The position also coordinates banquet execution and logistics, including Banquet Event Orders, buffet service, customizations, temperature controls, and basic audio/visual integration. The role requires flexibility to support varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal events.

Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience in a full-service resort or multi-outlet property, or 10 or more years of dedicated, hands-on experience as an Assistant F&B Director.
• Active DHEC Certification.
• TIPS Certification.
• Advanced proficiency with modern resort POS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional communication and organizational capabilities.
• Flexibility to support varied operational shifts, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal events.

Nice To Haves

• A 2-year or 4-year degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and inspire supervisors and front-line staff, fostering a high-accountability culture centered on guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor during peak dining hours, high-occupancy weekends, and high-profile resort events.
• Own food and beverage P&L performance, departmental budgeting, forecasting, labor control, and inventory management.
• Maintain safety standards and enforce DHEC codes, SCDOA guidelines, OSHA regulations, and ServSafe Alcohol protocols.
• Proactively address guest feedback and implement service recovery measures.
• Oversee operations across the resort’s six food and beverage venues.
• Oversee catering, banquets, and special events, including setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Coordinate culinary and service teams using Banquet Event Orders for groups of 20 to more than 100 guests.
• Direct buffet logistics, off-menu customizations, and temperature controls across multiple stories.
• Oversee basic audio/visual integration for business and social gatherings.

Benefits

• Performance-based season-end bonus.
• Annual pay reviews and increases.
• Up to 6 weeks of annual vacation.
• Major medical and supplemental insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching program.

What This Job Offers

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