Director of Food & Beverage

Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center(OKC Thunder) the Oklahoma Convention Center and across the street from the 70-acre Scissortail Park.

The property includes an all-day dining outlet (Seltzers Modern Diner) an entertainment sports bar (OKC Tap House) specialty restaurant (Bobs Steak & Chop House) coffee shop (Park Grounds) and a retail outlet (RareBird Gift Shop). Additionally guests can enjoy a Mokara Spa fitness center and a rooftop pool and bar (CatBird Seat) complete with a fire pit outdoor lawn and cabanas. The hotel offers 76000 square feet of meeting and event space inclusive of a 20000 square foot ballroom 10000 square foot ballroom and a 4200 square foot outdoor pre-function space that overlooks the park.

The Director of Food & Beverage is a strategic executive leader responsible for driving the vision financial performance and operational excellence of the Food & Beverage division. This role oversees all dining outlets banquet operations lounges and in-room dining ensuring a world-class guest experience while aligning with the hotels overall business objectives. The Director collaborates with senior leadership to develop innovative food and beverage strategies enhance revenue opportunities and uphold the highest service and quality standards.

• Partner with the General Manager and executive team to develop and execute a strategic plan for the Food & Beverage division aligning with overall hotel goals.

• Lead budgeting and financial forecasting ensuring food and beverage costs payroll and overhead expenses meet or exceed budgeted expectations.

• Analyze financial performance metrics identify revenue growth opportunities and implement cost control measures to maximize profitability.

• Oversee menu engineering pricing strategies and competitive market analysis to drive sales and optimize margins.

• Monitor and report on financial variances providing data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Ensure the seamless execution of all food and beverage operations delivering exceptional guest experiences across all outlets and banquet functions.

• Establish and uphold service standards that reflect luxury hospitality expectations ensuring consistency efficiency and guest satisfaction.

• Stay ahead of industry trends and market demands implementing innovative food and beverage experiences that enhance the propertys reputation.

• Drive initiatives to improve quality sustainability and operational efficiencies across all dining venues.

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing Food & Beverage leadership team fostering a culture of excellence collaboration and innovation.

• Oversee recruitment and retention strategies to attract top talent and ensure a strong leadership pipeline.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

• Champion professional development programs and succession planning initiatives to strengthen internal talent.

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing Food & Beverage leadership team fostering a culture of excellence collaboration and innovation.

• Oversee recruitment and retention strategies to attract top talent and ensure a strong leadership pipeline.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

• Champion professional development programs and succession planning initiatives to strengthen internal talent.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Director of Food & Beverage role with a strong understanding of current industry trends and operational best practices.

• Bachelors degree in hospitality management Business or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.

• Proven experience in high-volume hotel or resort operations

• Strong financial acumen including expertise in food and beverage cost controls inventories and P&L management.

• Exceptional leadership and team development skills with the ability to mentor and grow a high-performing team.

• Ability to innovate and drive culinary and beverage programming ensuring alignment with brand standards and guest expectations.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic hotel environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook) and familiarity with POS and inventory management systems.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with confidence in guest interactions team leadership and conducting meetings.

• Passion for guest experience and service excellence with a focus on operational efficiency and revenue growth.

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