Director of Food and Beverage

Director of Food & Beverage

The Director of Food & Beverage provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all food and beverage operations across the resort. This executive-level position is responsible for driving revenue growth, enhancing guest satisfaction, ensuring operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams across multiple dining venues, bars, banquet facilities, catering operations, and in-room dining services.

As a key member of the resort leadership team, the Director of Food & Beverage collaborates closely with the General Manager, Executive Chef, Sales & Marketing, and Finance departments to align food and beverage operations with the resort's overall business objectives and guest experience standards. The Director of Food & Beverage is an influential resort leader responsible for shaping the property's culinary vision, driving financial performance, and creating exceptional dining experiences that strengthen the resort's reputation, guest loyalty, and overall success.

This role requires a balance of strategic thinking, operational expertise, financial discipline, and inspirational leadership.

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in a pre‑tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Team Member Free Room Night Program.

• Develop and execute the resort's food and beverage strategy to drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Establish short- and long-term operational goals aligned with the resort's strategic plan.
• Identify market trends and guest preferences to develop innovative dining concepts and experiences.
• Contribute to overall resort planning and decision-making.

• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for all food and beverage operations.
• Drive achievement of revenue, profitability, and cost‑control targets.
• Analyze financial reports, labor metrics, menu performance, and operating expenses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop strategies to maximize banquet, catering, restaurant, bar, and special event revenues.
• Ensure effective inventory management and purchasing controls.

• Direct all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, catering, golf course offerings, events and tournaments.
• Develop, implement, and reinforce a robust training program featuring premium standards of fine dining.
• Become an expert at all Information Technology systems related to Tributer’s Food and Beverage operation.
• Ensure consistent execution of luxury service standards and operational procedures.
• Monitor service quality, product presentation, and guest interactions across all outlets.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity, and guest experience.
• Ensure proper staffing levels to meet business demands.

• Champion a culture of exceptional hospitality and guest engagement.
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores, reviews, and feedback to identify service improvement opportunities.
• Resolve complex guest concerns and service recovery situations.
• Ensure all food and beverage offerings reflect the resort's brand and service philosophy.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop department managers and supervisors.
• Build a leadership pipeline through coaching, succession planning, and professional development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountability-driven culture.
• Conduct performance evaluations and establish measurable goals for leadership team members.
• Champion employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Participate in corporate initiatives provided through Coral Tree Hospitality Management.

• Partner with the Executive Chef to develop creative menus, dining concepts, and seasonal offerings.
• Oversee beverage programming, including wine, spirits, and cocktail initiatives.
• Evaluate and enhance outlet concepts to remain competitive and relevant within the hospitality market.
• Lead special…