Director of Food & Beverage

Our client a boutique hotel in Oxford MS is seeking an experienced and hands-onDirector of Food & Beverageto lead the food and beverage operation for their property.

This is a key leadership role responsible for the overall performance of the restaurant bar beverage catering and group-related food and beverage operations. The Director will oversee front-of-house leadership and service execution while partnering closely with the Executive Chef Sales team and property leadership to drive guest satisfaction revenue profitability and a strong service culture.

The ideal candidate is a visible energetic leader who enjoys being close to the operation developing teams and creating memorable guest experiences while maintaining a strong understanding of the financial side of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for restaurant bar beverage catering and front-of-house food and beverage operations.

• Recruit train coach and develop food and beverage leaders and team members while creating a culture of accountability hospitality and professional growth.

• Oversee staffing and scheduling based on business levels productivity goals service standards and labor targets.

• Maintain a strong presence throughout the operation ensuring consistent execution of service presentation cleanliness and guest-experience standards.

• Partner closely with the Executive Chef on menu development pricing promotions special events and overall food and beverage strategy.

• Identify opportunities to increase revenue improve margins and enhance the overall guest experience.

• Analyze forecasts revenue reports labor costs cost of goods and other operating metrics to maximize departmental profitability.

• Manage beverage programming inventory controls purchasing and cost-management initiatives.

• Lead monthly inventory processes and ensure appropriate controls are in place for food beverage and operating supplies.

• Work closely with Sales and Events teams to ensure successful execution of catering group business private events and special functions.

• Ensure function billing payroll administration and other departmental reporting are completed accurately and on time.

• Respond professionally and proactively to guest feedback service issues and special requests.

• Partner with Engineering and other support departments to ensure food and beverage facilities and equipment are properly maintained.

• Participate in property leadership meetings and contribute to broader operational and financial initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable food safety sanitation alcohol-service and workplace-safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of3 years of progressive food and beverage management experience preferably within a hotel resort upscale restaurant or similar hospitality environment.

• Previous experience leading multiple food and beverage functions or outlets strongly preferred.

• Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to motivate develop and hold teams accountable.

• Solid understanding of food and beverage financials including labor management forecasting inventory cost controls and revenue optimization.

• Experience with catering group business private events or banquet operations is highly desirable.

• Strong beverage knowledge and experience overseeing bar operations preferred.

• Excellent communication organization and problem-solving skills.

• Guest-focused leadership style with a willingness to be highly visible and hands-on in the operation.

• Knowledge of food handling sanitation and safety procedures.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.