Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Organization
- Hotel Saint Augustine, Bunkhouse Hotels

Summary

Hotel Saint Augustine seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Director of Food and Beverage to join our team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader food and beverage operations team. You will be part of a team that is passionate about celebrating creativity and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

At the center of the Montrose district sits Hotel Saint Augustine, located across from the Menil Collection campus near the Menil Drawing Institute. It is home to 71 hotel rooms and suites, a restaurant, a small event space, an intimate lobby bar and a cloistered circular courtyard pool. The property takes inspiration from the spirit of the museum collection and of Houston itself—a duality of old world and new, a rich diversity and a forward-thinking sensibility.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Free parking
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace
• Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!

The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports the Director of Food & Beverage in leading all Food & Beverage operations across the hotel, including restaurants, bars, lounges, in-room dining, and special event operations. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences, driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and contributing to the commercial success of all F&B venues. The ideal candidate is a passionate hospitality professional with strong luxury hotel experience, a hands-on leadership style, solid business acumen, and a commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

• Support the Director of Food & Beverage in the day-to-day management of all F&B operations.
• Ensure consistent execution of brand standards, service excellence, and operational procedures across all outlets.
• Lead by example through active floor presence and hands-on management.
• Monitor service quality, cleanliness, product presentation, and overall guest satisfaction.
• Conduct regular operational walk-throughs and ensure compliance with hotel standards and local regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement through training, coaching, and performance follow-up.
• Collaborate closely with outlet management teams to establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and training sessions.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage and Outlet Managers to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Identify business opportunities and develop innovative promotions, seasonal programs, and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance, labor productivity, costs, and departmental KPIs.
• Analyze sales trends and guest feedback to improve outlet performance and market positioning.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, inventory management, and cost-control initiatives.
• Champion a guest-centric culture throughout all F&B operations.
• Build strong relationships with guests and ensure personalized service experiences.
• Proactively address guest feedback and service recovery
• Work closely with Culinary, Sales & Marketing, Rooms Division, Events, and other hotel departments to achieve operational and commercial goals.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to hotel-wide initiatives
• Assist in preparing operational reports, forecasts, and business reviews.
• Ensure accurate scheduling, payroll administration, and staffing plans.
• Maintain proper inventory, purchasing, and cost-control procedures.
• Support implementation of company policies, brand standards, and operating procedures.
• Perform Manager-on-Duty duties as assigned.

Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation and to exceed customer expectations, it may be necessary to perform a multitude of different…