About this role
Director of Food and Beverage – Florida’s Gulf Coast
A premier resort location in Southwest Florida is seeking an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead its extensive food and beverage operations. With multiple dining concepts, meeting and event facilities, and upscale resort amenities, this is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic hospitality executive to oversee a high-volume operation and drive continued growth.
Director of Food & Beverage Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee discounts
- Career growth opportunities
Director of Food & Beverage Qualifications:
- 8+ years of progressive F&B leadership experience in a large resort or full-service hotel
- Previous Director of F&B or comparable executive leadership experience required
- Experience overseeing large-scale, multi-outlet F&B operations
- Strong banquet, catering, and special events experience
- Proven P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control experience
- Experience overseeing Executive Chefs and culinary operations
- Poolside F&B and recreation experience preferred
- Proven success driving revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction
- Strong team leadership, development, and communication skills
Director of Food & Beverage Responsibilities:
- Oversee restaurants, bars, culinary, banquets, catering, special events, pool operations, recreation, and stewarding
- Lead and develop the F&B management team, including the Executive Chef
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence
- Manage budgets, labor costs, purchasing, and financial performance
- Lead the growth and expansion of banquet, catering, and special events operations
- Ensure consistent service, culinary standards, and exceptional guest experiences
- Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and retention
JOB ID: 182802