Director of Food & Beverage - Amangani

Aman • Jackson, MS

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Food & Beverage leads the resort’s Food & Beverage Division, delivering exceptional dining experiences, maintaining high service standards, and driving the commercial success of all F&B venues. As a member of the Executive Committee, the Director serves as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and contributes to resort strategy, business planning, guest experience initiatives, capital investments, and operational leadership. The role oversees restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and events, and calls for a visionary leader with luxury hospitality expertise, an understanding of local culture, and international service experience.

The Director develops and executes strategic business plans; leads and develops the division in accordance with Aman standards; oversees restaurant, pool, outdoor dining, seasonal recreation, special events, ski-season activations, and guest experiences; and partners with the Executive Chef on menus and beverage programs. The role also manages budgets, forecasts, capital plans, and commercial performance, and ensures compliance with brand standards, food safety, sanitation, life-safety requirements, and local 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, including oversight of multiple outlets, in-room dining, events, and beverage operations.
• At least three years of experience as a Director of Food & Beverage in a luxury hotel or resort.
• 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 alcohol-service certifications where applicable.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Mountain resort experience is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration, hotel management, or a related field is 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, ensuring compliance with Aman standards, policies, procedures, brand guidelines, menu standards, and service standards.
• Direct and oversee Food & Beverage operations across restaurants, pool and outdoor dining, seasonal recreation, special events, ski-season activations, and guest experiences.
• Ensure service delivery, staffing, amenities, programming, presentation, and guest engagement reflect Aman luxury standards.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to develop, review, and refine menus, beverage programs, wine lists, cocktail offerings, and special promotions in line with brand standards, local culture, seasonality, guest preferences, and commercial objectives.
• 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; implement corrective actions where required.
• 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 to assess service delivery, menu governance, beverage programs, outlet presentation, operating procedures, and guest experience standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Extensive private health insurance, life and personal accident insurance, and travel insurance.
• Colleague Complimentary Stay Scheme for stays at Aman and Janu properties, with discounted rates on retail, F&B, and spa experiences.
• Training and development opportunities.
• International career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director