Director of Food & Beverage – Luxury Hospitality

Recruiting Partner: Emily Lauro

Stockbridge, Massachusetts | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $120,000 to $125,000 | Job ID: 183585

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Director of Food & Beverage

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead front-of-house operations for a distinguished hospitality property with multiple dining concepts, private events, and catering services. Join a respected hospitality organization where you can drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and create memorable guest experiences in an inspiring, collaborative environment.

Director of Food & Beverage Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Opportunity for leadership impact across multiple dining outlets
  • Collaborative and hospitality-driven culture valuing integrity and accountability
  • Support for professional development and team advancement
  • Full-time, on-site position with flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events

Director of Food & Beverage Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience in upscale hotels, luxury resorts, or multi-outlet restaurant environments
  • Proven success overseeing multiple dining concepts and service styles
  • Strong financial skills, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and labor optimization
  • Experience managing catering, private dining, and special events strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor restaurant managers and leadership teams
  • Proficiency with POS systems, scheduling platforms, and hospitality management tools
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Director of Food & Beverage Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience partnering closely with culinary leadership to align service and menu offerings
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
  • Collaborative, hands-on leadership style balancing strategic planning with daily operations

Director of Food & Beverage Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple dining outlets, ensuring exceptional service and guest satisfaction
  • Oversee Restaurant Managers, supervisors, and Events and Catering operations
  • Recruit, train, and develop management and service teams while fostering a positive culture
  • Manage front-of-house financial performance, including labor, payroll, and budgeting
  • Analyze P&L statements, revenue forecasts, and KPIs to identify performance improvements
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef to align service execution, food costs, and guest experience
  • Oversee private dining, catering, and special events for seamless execution
  • Maintain a visible presence during service to support teams and engage guests
  • Champion service excellence, proactively addressing feedback and improving satisfaction
  • Establish operational procedures, service standards, and training programs across outlets
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and workplace regulations
  • Collaborate with hotel leadership and cross-functional teams on business planning and initiatives

If you are a passionate Food & Beverage leader who thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment, values exceptional service alongside financial performance, and enjoys building great teams, we encourage you to apply.

 

JOB ID: 183585

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