Food And Beverage Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 8–10 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience.
• Experience in a luxury resort, hotel, private club, or fine dining environment.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple food and beverage outlets, including fine dining, casual or poolside dining, banquets, bars, and lounges.
• Extensive knowledge of spirits, beer, and wine.
• Experience managing seasonal or high-volume operations and scaling staffing levels to meet business demands.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills, including the ability to develop and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Strong understanding of food, beverage, and labor cost controls.
• Experience with inventory management, purchasing, and vendor relations.
• Proficiency with POS and workforce scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts health, safety, and liquor licensing regulations.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• 5–7 years of director-level experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in food service management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience managing multicultural teams, including international employees.
• Familiarity with the H-2B visa program.
• Experience with Northstar and HotSchedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food and beverage operations, partnering with department leaders to maintain service standards, product quality, cost controls, and profitability.
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, expenses, and financial transactions.
• Establish and maintain high service standards.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and training.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development, including performance evaluations, recognition, and corrective action.
• Address employee performance issues and make disciplinary and termination decisions in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor guest feedback, product quality, and service trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Develop and implement marketing and upselling strategies to promote food and beverage offerings and maximize revenue.
• Ensure team members maintain current knowledge of menu offerings, products, services, facilities, event pricing, club policies, and ownership.
• Monitor budgets and financial transactions to ensure expenses are authorized and within budget.
• Oversee accounting procedures, including check handling, comps, voids, and member billing disputes.
• Manage food, beverage, and equipment inventories, maintaining accurate records and inventory controls.
• Develop weekly staffing schedules based on anticipated business levels and manage labor costs within budget.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable company policies and laws.
• Adapt duties as required based on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance, including a 100% employer-funded option.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) and Roth plans, with profit-sharing and matching plans.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) eligibility.
• Telehealth and mental health support.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and development opportunities.