Director of Food and Beverage

Alila Ventana Big Sur is where sky, sea, mountains, and redwoods converge to create a setting of unmatched beauty and tranquility. A luxury resort deeply rooted in authenticity and connection, we offer personalized, intuitive service that transforms every guest experience.

As part of the Hyatt Hotels family, we are proud to be recognized as a Forbes Four-Star resort and to hold Two Michelin Keys for excellence in hospitality. These honors reflect our commitment to exceptional service, innovative experiences, and an unwavering attention to detail.

We are seeking an accomplished hospitality leader to oversee and elevate our food and beverage program. This role requires strategic vision, strong operational discipline, and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse, high-performing team within a luxury resort environment.

Position Overview

The Director of Food & Beverage provides strategic and operational leadership for all food and beverage and culinary operations at Alila Ventana Big Sur. Reporting to the Resort Manager, this role is responsible for the overall performance, quality, and financial results of all dining outlets, bars, in-room dining, special events, and culinary operations.

The Director of Food & Beverage has direct oversight of all Food & Beverage operations. This leader sets the vision for service excellence, ensures alignment with Hyatt brand standards, and consistently upholds the expectations of a Forbes-rated and Michelin-recognized property. The Director of Food & Beverage partners closely with Culinary, Rooms, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, and Wellbeing to deliver a cohesive, elevated guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Lead and oversee all food and beverage, ensuring consistent execution of luxury service standards across all outlets and events
• Provide direct leadership and accountability for food and beverage leaders
• Establish clear expectations, operational standards, and performance accountability across food and beverage and culinary teams
• Partner closely with Culinary leadership to develop menus, beverage programs, and dining experiences aligned with guest expectations and brand values
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and all licensing requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience, preferably within a luxury resort or fine dining environment
  

  • Proven success leading integrated food, beverage, and culinary operations with full financial accountability
  • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, labor optimization, and cost control
  • Deep understanding of luxury service standards, Forbes inspection criteria, and guest-experience execution; prior experience in a Forbes- or Michelin-recognized property strongly preferred
  • Food Safety and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certifications strongly preferred
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in POS systems, restaurant management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history

  
  Physical Requirements
  

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods
  • Ability to walk and drive across uneven and varying terrain throughout the resort’s grounds
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume environments, including exposure to heat and humidity
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
    

  
  
  Equal Opportunity Statement
  
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.