Executive Director of Food and Beverage

A high‑profile destination resort is seeking an accomplished Executive Director of Food & Beverage to lead a multi‑outlet, high‑volume F&B operation. This executive role drives strategy, elevates service culture, and delivers exceptional guest experiences across restaurants, bars, in‑room dining, and large‑scale events.

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership, oversees financial performance, strengthens operational standards, and develops a high‑performing F&B leadership team. This position partners closely with senior resort leadership while guiding the Assistant Director of F&B, who manages day‑to‑day operations.

• Lead F&B strategy, menu engineering, pricing, and concept development
• Elevate service culture and ensure luxury‑level guest satisfaction
• Oversee multi‑outlet operations, banquet/event execution, and SOP compliance
• Drive P&L performance, forecasting, labor optimization, and cost controls
• Build a strong leadership pipeline through coaching, mentorship, and succession planning
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure seamless resort‑wide guest experiences

• 8+ years of progressive F&B leadership; 5+ years at senior/executive level
• Experience overseeing multi‑outlet operations and high‑volume events (at least $30 million in annual banquet revenue and over 250 events per year)
• Proven success improving guest satisfaction, financial results, and team culture
• Strong financial acumen and operational discipline
• Background in luxury hospitality, resorts, or large conference environments preferred
• Culinary knowledge and food safety certification a plus

This role offers the chance to shape a premier resort’s entire F&B vision - driving innovation, elevating service culture, and leading one of the region’s most dynamic hospitality teams.