Director of Food & Beverage

Atrium Hospitality•Stamford, CT
•$113,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director of Food & Beverage leads and develops the hotel’s food and beverage teams, overseeing performance across banquet operations and dining outlets. The role works with Event Sales and Event Services to improve results, elevate guest experiences, manage staffing and operational efficiency, maintain health and safety compliance, and achieve revenue goals through menu design, inventory controls, and budget adherence. The successful candidate brings hotel culinary leadership experience, knowledge of food preparation, and financial skills in food costing, forecasting, and profitability. The role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A culinary degree and relevant certifications are preferred. Atrium describes its leadership approach through accountability, agility, team development, transparent communication, and its SPIRIT values: Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of hotel culinary leadership experience.
  • Deep knowledge of food preparation methods.
  • Financial acumen in food costing, forecasting, and profitability.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools.
  • Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

  • A culinary degree.
  • Certifications such as ServSafe, TIPS, or Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop results-driven Food & Beverage teams through coaching, training, and accountability.
  • Collaborate with Event Sales and Event Services to drive banquet and outlet performance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve guest service across all dining venues.
  • Oversee labor planning, scheduling, and cross-training to control costs and improve team efficiency.
  • Manage health, safety, and cleanliness compliance for guests and associates.
  • Drive revenue goals through menu design, inventory controls, and budget adherence.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Paid time off and vacation.
  • Atrium Traveler and brand discount programs.
  • DailyPay.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Exclusive discounts on brands and services.
  • Career growth and learning opportunities, with 40% of management hires being internal promotions.
  • Community service and volunteer programs.
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