The salary range of this position is $130-140kPosition 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 PhaseLead 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
