Director of Food And Beverage

The salary range of this position is $130-140k

Position Overview

The Director of Food & Beverage is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the successful launch, positioning, and ongoing performance of all food and beverage operations at Denu Hotel & Spa. This role is critical to shaping the guest experience, building high-performing teams, and establishing systems and standards from the ground up in a brand-new, independent, full-service hotel.

Hiring Date: May 2026

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Opening & Opening Phase

• Lead all food & beverage aspects of the hotel opening, including concept execution, outlet readiness, operating procedures, and staffing


• Develop and implement SOPs, service standards, training programs, and workflows for all outlets


• Partner closely with ownership, hotel leadership, design teams, and consultants to ensure operational alignment


• Oversee pre-opening budgets, purchasing, equipment selection, and vendor onboarding

Operations & Leadership

• Direct daily operations for all food & beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, lounges, in-room dining, banquets, catering, and pool/spa service


• Build, mentor, and retain a strong leadership team across culinary, service, and beverage disciplines


• Establish a service culture rooted in hospitality, consistency, and elevated guest engagement


• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal health, safety, and labor regulations

Financial & Strategic Management

• Own department P&Ls, forecasting, budgeting, and cost controls


• Drive revenue through menu strategy, pricing, promotions, and experiential programming


• Analyze performance data and adjust strategies to optimize profitability and guest satisfaction


• Collaborate with sales and marketing on banquet, catering, and group business strategy

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive food & beverage leadership experience in full-service hotels or luxury hospitality environments


• Proven experience leading at least one new hotel opening, with direct responsibility for pre-opening execution


• Strong background overseeing banquets and conference services operations within a hotel setting


• Demonstrated success in financial management, team development, and service culture building


• Experience in independent or lifestyle hotels strongly preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred

Leadership Profile

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build structure without stifling creativity


• Calm, decisive leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments


• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and guest-centric