Luxury 5 Star Director of Food and Beverage

Director of Food and Beverage (Luxury 5-Star Hotel)

Location: Texas

Reports to: General Manager

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $150K - $170K + Bonus and Relocation Assistance

Position Overview:
We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Director of Food and Beverage, overseeing the operations of our luxury 5-star property’s Food & Beverage and Rooms divisions. This pivotal position is responsible for driving the strategic vision and operational excellence of all F&B outlets, including fine dining, in-room dining, banquets, lounges, and bars.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering unparalleled guest experiences, a deep understanding of luxury service standards, and a proven ability to achieve and maintain FORBES 5-Star ratings. This role offers the opportunity to shape the culinary and service landscape of a world-class property, while driving revenue growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the Food & Beverage division, ensuring the highest levels of quality, service, and guest satisfaction. Maintain and exceed FORBES 5-Star standards across all outlets.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance the guest experience, elevate the property’s reputation, and drive profitability. Create unique dining concepts that align with the hotel’s luxury brand.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the division’s financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profit and loss (P&L) accountability. Implement cost-control measures while maintaining exceptional quality and service standards.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of managers, chefs, and service staff. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards. Uphold impeccable standards for food presentation, beverage quality, and service delivery.
• Vendor Relations: Manage purchasing, inventory, and supplier relationships to ensure access to premium products and efficient operations.
• Guest Engagement: Act as a key representative of the hotel’s F&B program, engaging with guests to gather feedback and address concerns promptly and professionally.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in Food & Beverage management within a luxury 5-star hotel or resort.
• Proven success in achieving and maintaining FORBES 5-Star service and facility standards.
• Extensive experience managing multi-outlet, high-volume F&B operations, including fine dining, banquets, and lounges.
• A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Passion for culinary excellence and deep understanding of food, wine, and beverage trends.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the demands of a luxury property.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a world-class food and beverage operation in a premier luxury setting. If you are passionate about delivering extraordinary guest experiences and driving operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.