What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Food and Beverage position at Altius Search Group?
Our client, an upscale boutique hotel in Sarasota, Florida is seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Food & Beverage to lead its food and beverage operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality leader who enjoys being highly visible in the operation and can balance exceptional guest experiences with strong financial and operational performance. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of restaurant and bar leadership, team development, beverage knowledge, financial acumen, and a genuine passion for hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for the hotel's food and beverage operations.
Lead restaurant, bar, poolside, in-room dining, and event-related F&B operations.
Maintain a highly visible presence during service and actively support the team on the floor.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing food and beverage team.
Establish and maintain exceptional standards for service, hospitality, food quality, and presentation.
Manage labor, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, beverage costs, and operating expenses.
Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure a cohesive front- and back-of-house operation.
Oversee beverage programming and maintain strong controls around wine, spirits, beer, and cocktails.
Develop creative programming, promotions, and experiences that drive local and hotel-guest engagement.
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol-service, and company standards.
Build a positive culture centered around accountability, teamwork, development, and genuine hospitality.
Ideal Background
Progressive food and beverage leadership experience within an upscale hotel, resort, lifestyle property, or high-quality restaurant environment.
Previous experience as a Director of F&B, Assistant Director of F&B, F&B Manager, Outlets Manager, Restaurant General Manager, or similar leadership position.
Strong restaurant and bar operational experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and retain hospitality teams.
Strong understanding of labor management, inventory, cost controls, budgeting, and financial performance.
Experience with upscale or luxury service standards.
Comfortable operating in a hands-on leadership environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with culinary, hotel operations, sales, and executive leadership.
Boutique or lifestyle hospitality experience is highly desirable.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000