Director of Food & Beverage

Recruiting Partner: Brian Menzie

Burbank, California | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $120,000 to $140,000 | Job ID: 153885

Job Summary

To Apply for this Job Click Here

A premier dining and events destination, is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Food & Beverage (Banquet Operations) to oversee all aspects of special events. This role ensures seamless execution of weddings, corporate functions, and private gatherings while maintaining the highest standards of service and quality.

Director of Food & Beverage Benefits/Compensation:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Lifestyle Allowance
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • 401(k) match up to 5% after year one
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Two weeks PTO in the first year
  • Strong bonus program

Director of Food & Beverage Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a director-level role in an upscale, high-volume hotel, hospitality, or upscale dining setting
  • 6 years’ progressive experience in banquet operations at a management level in an upscale event setting
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple events with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and client relationship-building skills
  • Knowledge of food and beverage operations is a plus
  • Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Director of Food & Beverage Requirements/Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the planning, coordination, and execution of high-end special events
  • Collaborate with sales, culinary, and operations teams for seamless event execution
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and staff for successful events and repeat business
  • Ensure all events meet financial goals and maintain profitability
  • Oversee event logistics, including staffing, timelines, and equipment needs
  • Maintain high standards of service and guest satisfaction throughout events
  • Monitor event operations to comply with health, safety, and service standards
  • Analyze event performance and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Manage and mentor the special event operations team, fostering a positive work environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate event operations leader to make a mark in an upscale dining and events setting. Apply today! 🎉

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 153885

#post

Brian Menzie

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Share This Job

Share This Job

Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Brian Menzie

Senior Recruiting Partner

Food Safety Manager

Girard, Pennsylvania
Food & Beverage & Lodging
$60,000 to $70,000

Restaurant Manager

Boca Raton, Florida
Food & Beverage & Lodging
$55,000 to $70,000

Restaurant Manager

Orlando, Florida
Food & Beverage & Lodging
$65,000 to $70,000

Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Orlando, Florida
Food & Beverage & Lodging
$60,000 to $70,000

Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Brian Menzie

Senior Recruiting Partner