Director of Food And Beverage

Compensation: Up to $110,000 Base Salary + Bonus Potential

Schedule: On-site

The Opportunity

Sky Bridge Luxury & Associates is conducting a highly confidential search for an accomplished Director of Food & Beverage on behalf of a distinguished hospitality property located on Chicagos North Shore.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for a polished, hands-on operator who understands elevated service, distinctive dining experiences, and the expectations of a discerning local clientele. The Director will oversee the propertys complete food and beverage operation while driving service excellence, financial performance, team development, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all food and beverage functions
• Maintain consistently elevated standards of service and hospitality
• Lead, mentor, and develop restaurant, beverage, banquet, and service teams
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost controls, and profitability
• Partner with culinary leadership on menus, programming, and concept development
• Strengthen beverage offerings and overall dining experiences
• Direct private events, celebrations, meetings, and catering operations
• Monitor guest feedback and address concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and responsible-service standards
• Collaborate with property leadership on broader business objectives

Ideal Candidate

• Progressive food and beverage leadership experience within an upscale hotel, private club, resort, or respected restaurant group
• Strong knowledge of restaurant, bar, banquet, and event operations
• Demonstrated success leading teams and developing hospitality professionals
• Sound financial and business acumen
• Strong understanding of beverage operations
• Polished communication and relationship-building skills
• A visible, hands-on leadership style
• Ability to build loyalty among guests and the surrounding community
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to lead food and beverage for a highly regarded hospitality destination with a strong local following and an established reputation for personalized service. The position offers meaningful operational influence, direct access to senior leadership, and the ability to shape the continued evolution of the dining and event experience.

Confidentiality: Additional information regarding the property and position will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.