Director Food​/Beverage

Director Of Food & Beverage

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day operation of all food and beverage outlets, banquet operations, in-room dining, and culinary services. Reporting to the General Manager, this executive-level leader partners closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Committee to deliver exceptional guest experiences while achieving financial objectives and maintaining luxury service standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on hospitality leader with a proven background in luxury hotels or destination resorts, extensive banquet experience, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

• Provide leadership and direction for all restaurant, lounge, banquet, catering, in-room dining, and culinary operations.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase food and beverage revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to create innovative dining concepts, seasonal menus, and memorable guest experiences.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure exceptional service standards throughout all outlets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and team members while fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence.
• Prepare annual operating budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Analyze financial performance, labor productivity, food and beverage costs, and operating expenses to achieve budgeted goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service regulations.
• Collaborate with Sales & Catering to maximize banquet and event revenues while delivering flawless execution.
• Maintain quality assurance standards and respond promptly to guest feedback.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory controls, and cost management initiatives.
• Support marketing and promotional initiatives that enhance outlet visibility and drive revenue.
• Serve as Manager on Duty as required and participate as a member of the Executive Committee.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Culinary Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience within a full-service hotel, luxury resort, or destination property.
• At least 3 years in a Director of Food & Beverage or senior food and beverage leadership role.
• Strong background overseeing multiple restaurant concepts and high-volume banquet operations.
• Proven experience managing large departmental budgets, forecasting, labor management, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated success developing teams and building a culture of service excellence.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of luxury hospitality service standards and food safety regulations.
• Experience with hotel property management and point-of-sale systems preferred.

• Luxury hotel or AAA Four-Diamond/Four-Star experience.
• Historic hotel or destination resort experience.
• High-volume banquet and wedding operations.
• Multi-outlet food and beverage leadership.
• Experience leading large management teams and union environments is a plus.

• Passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Strategic business acumen with a hands-on leadership style.
• Strong financial management and analytical skills.
• Ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa offers an opportunity to lead one of California's most iconic food and beverage operations, serving hotel guests, local patrons, weddings, social events, and large-scale corporate functions in a truly unique historic destination.

Compensation: $130,000 - $165,000

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.