Food and Beverage Director - Miami Beach
think hospitalityMiami Beach, FL
Food and Beverage Director - Miami Beach
think hospitalityMiami Beach, FLManager L7
Food Service ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersGeneral and Operations Managers
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)We are looking for an experienced and organized Food and Beverage (F&B) Directorto join our team. The Food and Beverage Director will be responsible for the overall management, planning, and execution of all F&B operations for a variety of establishments. The successful candidate will be responsible for personnel management, budgeting, and customer service, as well as ensuring a safe and pleasant dining experience for all guests.is a senior executive in the hospitality industry responsible for overseeing all culinary, bar, banquet, and dining operations across a hotel, resort, club, or large restaurant group.
Role Summary:
The F&B Director sits between executive leadership (such as the General Manager or ownership) and on-the-ground managers, chefs, and service teams. They focus on big-picture strategy, financial accountability, and brand standards rather than just day-to-day shifts.
Core Responsibilities: Financial Management & Budgeting:
- Develop annual F&B budgets, forecast monthly revenues and expenses, monitor Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, and manage Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and labor margins.
- Menu Development & Quality Control:
- Partner with Executive Chefs and Beverage Managers to design menus, set pricing strategies, and maintain high standards for food and drink presentations.
- Operations & Event Execution:
- Oversee restaurants, bars, room service, conference centers, and large-scale banquets or wedding operations.
- Staff Leadership & Training:
- Hire, train, and mentor F&B managers, kitchen staff, and front-of-house teams; build service and wine-knowledge education programs.
- Compliance & Safety:
- Ensure strict adherence to local health department codes, sanitation guidelines, and alcohol awareness laws (such as RBS or ServSafe).Vendor & Supply Chain Management:
- Negotiate contracts with food, wine, beer, liquor, and equipment suppliers to control inventory and prevent spoilage.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Culinary Arts, or a related field is preferred by many organizations.
Experience:
Typically requires 5+ years of progressive front- and back-of-house management experience in high-volume hotels, resorts, or upscale restaurants.
Certifications:
Local health department certifications and alcohol-service awareness credentials (e.g., SERV Safe, RBS).Key Skills: Strong financial and P&L literacy, POS system proficiency, leadership, vendor negotiation, and crisis management
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Level
Manager L7
Location
Miami Beach, FL
Occupation
Food Service Managers
Industry
Full-Service Restaurants
Posted
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