Director of Restaurants

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National • Mobile, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel is seeking an experienced Director of Restaurants to lead its food and beverage outlets and help shape exceptional dining experiences for guests. The role involves leading a talented team focused on delivering outstanding hospitality, memorable culinary experiences, and exceptional financial performance across signature restaurant, lounge, and in-room dining. This is an opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys developing people, elevating service, and driving operational excellence.

Requirements

• Progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience, ideally within a full-service Marriott hotel or comparable upscale hotel or resort, including responsibility for restaurant operations. Experience within other large-scale restaurants, country clubs, convention properties, or similar facilities may also be a strong fit.
• Proven success leading high-performing teams while improving guest satisfaction, operational performance, and financial results.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, beverage management, labor planning, inventory control, budgeting, and cost management.
• Passion for coaching and developing associates while creating an engaging culture where teams thrive.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all restaurant operations, lounges, and in-room dining while ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction, brand standards, and operational excellence.
• Recruit, coach, and develop restaurant leaders and associates, fostering a culture built on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and Hospitality with Heart & Soul.
• Partner with Culinary, Events, and Hotel Leadership to enhance the guest experience, introduce innovative dining initiatives, and drive business performance.
• Lead financial performance through labor management, cost controls, inventory management, pricing strategies, and revenue optimization while maintaining exceptional quality and service standards.
• Champion a guest-first culture by actively engaging with guests, responding to feedback, and continuously identifying opportunities to elevate the dining experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, and Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and 401(k) with company match
• Marriott hotel discounts worldwide plus dining discounts across PCH Hotels & Resorts
• Tuition reimbursement and exceptional leadership development and career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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