What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Restaurants position at Hotel Bardo Savannah?
Hotel Bardo Overview
LEFT LANE is a vertically integrated real estate design, development and management firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace and company culture where our team members are inspired to create lasting impressions through warm, anticipatory service. How we want our guests to feel when staying with us is the same as…how we want our team to feel every day.
LEFT LANE’s flagship property is Hotel Bardo Savannah, named one of the best hotels in the world in 2024 by Travel Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. Hotel Bardo team member benefits include PTO and paid holidays, 401k matching, health and telehealth benefits, discounts on resort offerings like rooms, dining, shop and spa, complimentary onsite fitness classes, complimentary meals in our team member café and more.
Overview
We are seeking a Director of Restaurants at Hotel Bardo Savannah — a dynamic and thoughtful leader who embodies the Bardo brand and sets the tone for exceptional guest experiences across all dining venues. This individual will oversee the strategic and operational success of the hotel’s restaurants and bars, ensuring every outlet delivers elevated, anticipatory, and personalized service. The ideal candidate is an experienced, hands-on leader who develops strong teams, partners seamlessly with the culinary and beverage teams, and brings creative vision to the guest experience.This position is based in Savannah, Georgia.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and inspire the leadership teams of all restaurant outlets, ensuring operational excellence and a consistent service culture.
Oversee the daily operations, financial performance, and brand alignment of each venue.
Drive the development and execution of innovative F&B programming and activations that enhance revenue and guest engagement.
Partner with the Executive Chef and Beverage Director to curate offerings that reflect the Bardo brand’s distinctive character and sense of place.
Maintain strong working relationships with department heads to ensure seamless communication and coordination between Front of House, Culinary, and Banquets teams.
Uphold all brand, service, and cleanliness standards to ensure quality and consistency.
Recruit, train, and develop high-performing leaders and team members, fostering an environment of accountability, creativity, and growth.
Analyze key metrics and guest feedback to identify trends, opportunities, and operational improvements.
Serve as an ambassador of the Bardo brand, modeling its values of integrity, curiosity, ownership, and spirit.
Qualifications
Minimum 5–7 years of progressive F&B leadership experience within a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment.
Proven success in overseeing multi-outlet operations, including concept-driven restaurants and high-volume bars.
Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams.
Deep understanding of food and beverage trends, guest engagement strategies, and service excellence.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and emotional intelligence.
Highly organized and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.