Director of Food And Beverage

Canoe Place Inn & Cottages Provided Pay Range

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The Director of Food & Beverage serves as the strategic and operational leader for all front-of-house F&B operations across the property’s distinct dining outlets, each with its own unique identity, service style, and operational rhythm. This role is responsible for shaping a cohesive yet differentiated service culture that elevates the guest experience and reinforces brand standards at every touchpoint. In addition to driving service excellence, this individual is accountable for the financial performance of all F&B front-of-house functions, with a strong focus on labor efficiency, cost control, and revenue optimization.

The Director directly oversees the Dining Room Management team, as well as Events and Catering, ensuring seamless execution, cross-functional alignment, and consistent service delivery across both daily operations and special events. This position demands an agile leader with exceptional attention to detail, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic, multi-outlet environment.

• Leadership & Team Development: Leads all aspects of Front-of-House (FOH) operations across multiple outlets, directly supervising Restaurant Managers, supervisors, and service staff. Maintains a professional, hands-on leadership style and actively mentors team members at all levels. Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and terminations. Ensures timely and thoughtful completion of performance reviews, with direct accountability for manager and supervisor evaluations.
• Service Excellence & Guest Experience: Champions daily service standards, guiding staff to prioritize guest satisfaction at every touchpoint—from arrival to departure. Supports the team in handling guest needs, feedback, and recovery efforts, ensuring every interaction reflects the property’s service philosophy. Facilitates pre-shift briefings in partnership with the Chef to ensure service teams are well-informed on current menus, ingredients, and presentation standards.
• Operational Management: Oversees all FOH payroll, scheduling, and labor planning, ensuring accuracy and alignment with forecasted occupancy and business demands. Analyzes revenue projections, house counts, and labor reports to make timely and cost-effective staffing adjustments. Coordinates with the broader F&B leadership team to maintain optimal coverage while managing time‑off, sick days, and seasonal fluctuations.
• Financial Accountability: Participates in annual budget planning and is responsible for day-to-day operational decisions that support FOH F&B financial targets. Reviews and critiques weekly and period-end P&L statements, overtime reports, and labor metrics, executing adjustments as needed to stay within budget. Partners with the Chef to monitor menu mix, cost of goods, and profit contributions, using data to drive decisions.
• Events & Special Services: Oversees the booking and execution of restaurant buyouts, private dining events, and in-room dining service. Ensures consistent service delivery and coordination across departments for all special functions.
• Systems & Infrastructure: Administers and maintains POS systems and supports system transitions as needed. Ensures team adherence to standard operating procedures for all equipment use and care. Coordinates with the Executive Chef and Maintenance Director to uphold cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards throughout all dining and common areas, including the porch and courtyard.
• Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement: Regularly reviews guest feedback, service trends, and satisfaction data to identify areas for improvement. Engages staff in corrective action planning and shares key findings with hotel leadership. Actively drives a culture of continuous…