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