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Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Boutique Hotel | Full-Time | $75,000 Salary
Join Our Leadership Team
We're seeking an experienced Assistant Food & Beverage Director to help lead the food and beverage operations at an upscale boutique hotel. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams across multiple outlets.
Working alongside the Food & Beverage Director and Executive Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences throughout the hotel's restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the daily leadership of restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations
- Ensure exceptional guest service while maintaining the highest hospitality standards
- Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house managers and team members
- Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and performance management
- Coordinate banquet and special event execution with the culinary and operations teams
- Monitor labor costs, beverage costs, and operational efficiencies
- Maintain all health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Help drive revenue through service excellence, upselling, and operational improvements
- Resolve guest concerns professionally and create memorable guest experiences
- Collaborate with hotel leadership on promotions, special events, and operational initiatives
Qualifications
- 3 years of progressive food & beverage management experience
- Hotel, resort, country club, or upscale restaurant experience preferred
- Strong banquet and event operations experience
- Proven leadership ability with a passion for developing high-performing teams
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing multiple food & beverage outlets simultaneously
- Strong understanding of labor management, service standards, and financial performance
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands
Compensation & Benefits
- $75,000 annual salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- 401K Company Match
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative leadership team
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a highly respected boutique hotel
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
This boutique hotel is known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding hospitality, memorable dining, and personalized service. As Assistant Food & Beverage Director, you'll help shape every aspect of the guest experience while working alongside an accomplished culinary and hospitality leadership team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced restaurant or hotel manager looking to advance into a senior food and beverage leadership role with a respected hospitality organization.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're passionate about hospitality leadership and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or email your resume to kevin@harperjobs.com for a confidential conversation.
Harper Associates, founded in 1968, is Michigan's longest-running hospitality recruitment agency. We partner with hotels, restaurants, country clubs, food service companies, and other professional organizations to source and place top talent. Visit www.harperjobs.com to view all of our open positions, and email us your resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.
Kevin Swanquist
Executive Recruiter
Harper Associates
kevin@harperjobs.com
www.harperjobs.com
Salary : $75,000