Director of Food & Beverage

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Brookside, DE

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Food & Beverage will be a cornerstone of the resort experience, driving energy, activation, and guest engagement across the property. This role will lead eight distinct outlets, including: Signature destination restaurant, All‑day dining restaurant focused on farm‑to‑table cuisine, utilizing produce from the resort’s organic farm, Beach grill, Beach shack, Crudo bar, Cigar and lounge bar, Juice bar, Coffee and cocoa bar. In addition, the role oversees banqueting and events, beach service, and in‑residence dining for 25 private residential units.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience as a Director of Food & Beverage with Four Seasons or similar organization preferred, ideally including pre‑opening projects.
• Strong expertise in multi‑outlet operations, encompassing fine dining, bars, banquets, events, and resort‑style service environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive commercial performance while maintaining exceptional guest experience standards.
• Exceptional leadership and people development capabilities, with experience building and scaling teams in complex operations.
• Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen, with a hands‑on leadership approach suited to pre‑opening and luxury environments.
• Exceptional communication skills and command of Spanish and English language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre‑opening planning and execution of all Food & Beverage operations, including concept development, outlet mix, service models, and operating procedures.
• Define and deliver a cohesive Food & Beverage vision aligned with the resort’s ultra‑luxury positioning, sustainability values, and destination identity.
• Oversee all F&B outlets and experiences, including restaurants, bars, lounges, banqueting, events, beach service, and in‑residence dining.
• Drive financial performance through strategic pricing, cost control, forecasting, and revenue optimization in partnership with Finance and Commercial teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless integration of culinary and service excellence across all dining concepts.
• Recruit, lead, and develop high‑performing F&B teams, establishing strong leadership structures and succession planning from pre‑opening onward.
• Set and enforce service standards, quality assurance, and guest experience benchmarks, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements, as well as brand and corporate operational standards.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Events teams to create compelling dining experiences, destination programming, and revenue‑driving initiatives.
• Act as a visible leader and ambassador for the resort’s F&B offering, supporting VIP guests, owners, media activities, and signature events.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates

What This Job Offers

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