Food and Beverage Director
About The Position
The Director of Food & Beverage will oversee all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, lounges, bars, and banquets. This role involves directing and supporting the F&B management team to achieve financial and operational goals, maintaining high service standards, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The position requires developing menus, beverage programs, promotions, and special events, as well as managing departmental budgeting, forecasting, labor control, and cost of goods. The Director will also train, mentor, and coach staff, conduct regular inspections of outlets, monitor guest satisfaction, and ensure compliance with regulations. Collaboration with other departments and vendor management are also key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience.
- Prior experience managing multiple outlets, banquets, and bars required.
- Strong background in financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development abilities.
- Thorough knowledge of restaurant, bar, and banquet operations.
- Understanding of cost controls, labor management, and inventory systems.
- Ability to analyze P&L reports, financial data, and key performance metrics.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and alcohol compliance regulations.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, POS systems, and F&B management software.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred.
- Formal culinary, beverage, or hospitality certifications a plus.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, lounges, bars, and banquets.
- Direct and support F&B management team to achieve financial and operational goals.
- Maintain high service standards and ensure consistent, exceptional guest experiences.
- Develop menus, beverage programs, promotions, and special events with culinary and beverage teams.
- Manage departmental budgeting, forecasting, labor control, and cost of goods.
- Train, mentor, and coach staff; support recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
- Conduct regular inspections of outlets to ensure cleanliness, quality, and compliance with brand and company standards.
- Monitor guest satisfaction scores and implement improvements as needed.
- Ensure compliance with state and local alcohol service regulations and food safety guidelines.
- Collaborate with Sales, Banquets, and Front Office to support group and event operations.
- Maintain vendor relationships and oversee purchasing and inventory systems.
- Prepare departmental reports, attend management meetings, and contribute to property leadership initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
