Director of Food & Beverage - Amangani

Aman Group•Jackson, MS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Food & Beverage at Amangani leads the Food & Beverage Division and is responsible for exceptional dining experiences, luxury service standards, and the commercial performance of all Food & Beverage venues. As a member of the Executive Committee, this role serves as a strategic business partner to the General Manager, contributing to resort strategy, business planning, guest experience initiatives, capital investments, and operational leadership. The role oversees restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and events, as well as pool and outdoor dining, seasonal recreation, and ski-season activations. The Director develops the division’s strategic plans and leads its team in accordance with Aman standards, policies, procedures, brand guidelines, and menu standards. In partnership with the Executive Chef, the role refines menus, beverage programs, wine lists, cocktails, and promotions to reflect Aman standards, local culture, seasonality, guest preferences, and commercial objectives. The role also manages budgets, forecasts, capital plans, and performance improvement initiatives; monitors financial and operational measures; and ensures compliance with brand standards, food safety, sanitation, life safety, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration, hotel management, or a related field preferred; equivalent luxury hospitality leadership experience will be considered.
At least five years of executive-level Food & Beverage leadership experience in a luxury resort environment, including oversight of multiple outlets, in-room dining, events, and beverage operations.
At least three years of experience as a Director of Food & Beverage within a luxury hotel or resort environment.
Proven success in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, revenue optimization, and cost control.
Strong strategic planning, commercial acumen, and business development capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain certifications, permits, or licenses required by Wyoming law and Teton County regulations, including applicable alcohol-service certifications.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Mountain resort experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic business plans supporting resort operational, financial, guest satisfaction, and employee engagement objectives.
Lead and develop the Food & Beverage Division in accordance with Aman standards, policies, procedures, brand guidelines, menu standards, and service expectations.
Oversee Food & Beverage operations across restaurants, pool and outdoor dining, seasonal recreation, special events, ski-season activations, and guest experiences.
Ensure staffing, amenities, programming, presentation, service delivery, and guest engagement consistently reflect Aman luxury standards.
Partner with the Executive Chef to develop, review, and refine menus, beverage programs, wine lists, cocktail offerings, and special promotions.
Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, CAPEX plans, strategic initiatives, and business improvement plans for the division.
Monitor and analyze revenue, profitability, labor productivity, food and beverage costs, operating expenses, and departmental KPIs, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Ensure compliance with Aman standards, menu guidelines, operating procedures, HACCP requirements, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, fire and life safety requirements, and local regulations.
Develop and maintain an audit program assessing service delivery, menu governance, beverage programs, outlet presentation, operating procedures, and guest experience standards.
Contribute to resort strategy, business planning, guest experience initiatives, capital investments, and operational leadership as a member of the Executive Committee.