Director of Food And Beverage

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for leading all food and beverage operations at Residence Inn Berkeley, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while driving revenue, controlling costs, and maintaining brand standards. This role oversees all aspects of food and beverage, including Study Hall rooftop restaurant, banquets and catering, complimentary breakfast, evening social offerings, and the full culinary team. The position fosters a high-performing, service-driven team while ensuring operational excellence across all outlets.

• Oversee daily food & beverage operations, including Study Hall rooftop restaurant, banquets and catering, complimentary breakfast, evening socials, and market/retail offerings
• Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards and local health & safety regulations
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness, food quality, and presentation

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop F&B team members and supervisors, including culinary staff
• Create schedules based on forecasted business levels
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and guest satisfaction

• Ensure all guests receive prompt, friendly, and professional service
• Respond to guest feedback and resolve concerns quickly and effectively
• Continuously enhance offerings to align with guest preferences and brand expectations
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and cost controls
• Monitor food and labor costs to ensure profitability
• Identify opportunities to drive additional revenue (retail items, premium offerings, partnerships)

• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations
• Conduct regular inspections and audits
• Maintain required certifications and training for staff

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by management to support the overall success of the hotel

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
• 5+ years of Food & Beverage leadership experience, ideally in hotels
• Strong knowledge of Marriott F&B standards (preferred)
• Proven ability to manage budgets, labor, and inventory
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Serv Safe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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$120,000

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$130,000

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.