Embassy Suites Amarillo Downtown - Food & Beverage Director

Aimbridge Hospitality•Amarillo, TX

18h

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Director leads the hotel’s food and beverage operation, with responsibility for creating exceptional guest experiences, growing revenue, and contributing to the overall success of the hotel. The role develops engaging outlet experiences, events, promotions, partnerships, and programming that attract hotel guests and the local community. The director builds relationships with guests, employees, local businesses, and community organizations, and fosters an energetic culture of engagement, accountability, and fun. The director organizes and supervises food and beverage preparation and service across restaurant, banquet, and other operations, leads kitchen staff and outlets, and guides the Chef on menu pricing and banquet setups. The position oversees budgets, sales, labor, forecasting, cleanliness, food safety, waste reduction, and operational efficiency. It may also involve hands-on kitchen creativity. The role requires protecting confidential information, cash, and secure areas; representing the company professionally; and driving safely when traveling on company business.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive experience in hospitality or a related field.
An associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or culinary degree.
Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
Proficiency with Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, and basic technology.
Extensive management experience in restaurant, bar, banquet, catering, room service, and kitchen operations.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
Skills in budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and financial analysis.
Familiarity with hotel operations, the functions of hotel departments, and industry trends.
Ability to maintain professional relationships and open communication with staff and other departments.

Responsibilities

Organize, direct, and supervise food and beverage preparation and service, from the restaurant to banquets, using standardized recipes.
Maintain clean, sanitized, and safe work areas while reducing waste and improving efficiency.
Develop menus and events, and guide the Chef on pricing and banquet setups.
Lead kitchen staff and manage food and beverage outlets and displays.
Manage budgets, sales, labor, forecasting, and financial performance.
Seek opportunities to increase revenue and visibility through events, promotions, partnerships, and innovative programming.
Build relationships with guests, team members, local businesses, and community organizations.
Create a positive, engaging, accountable, and fun team culture.
Safeguard sensitive information, cash, and secure areas, and represent the company with professionalism and integrity.
Travel safely for company business.