Food and Beverage Manager | Sheraton Oceanfront

Director of Food & Beverage

Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront (VBO)
Virginia Beach, VA
A Shamin Hotels Property

The Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, proudly operated by Shamin Hotels, is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Food & Beverage to lead all food and beverage operations across the hotel, including Solete Restaurant (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Cabanas poolside/patio dining, and Banquets & Catering. This role is a key member of the hotel leadership team and reports directly to the General Manager.

Shamin Hotels is a family-owned hospitality company founded in 1979, with a portfolio of more than 75 hotels and restaurants across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, and Florida. Our culture is built around our TOP values — Teamwork, Ownership, and Passionate Service — which guide how we lead, serve guests, and support our associates.

This position is responsible for driving operational excellence, guest satisfaction, financial performance, and team development while ensuring full alignment with Marriott/Sheraton brand standards and Shamin Hotels’ service culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and direction for FOH, BOH, and Banquets, with all departments reporting to this role

• Oversee daily operations of Solete Restaurant, Cabanas, and Banquets/Catering, ensuring consistent service delivery and brand compliance

• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve revenue, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency

• Lead staffing, scheduling, and labor management to support service demands and financial goals

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Hotel Leadership to drive activations, promotions, and on-property experiences

• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance across all outlets

• Champion training and development programs to build bench strength and promote internal growth

• Monitor and manage budgets, cost controls, inventory, and profitability

• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence aligned with Shamin TOP values

Why Join Shamin Hotels:

• Stable, growing hospitality company with a strong reputation and long-term vision

• Opportunity to lead a complex, high-profile oceanfront food & beverage operation

• Culture focused on Teamwork, Ownership, and Passionate Service

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Career growth opportunities within a multi-state portfolio

Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in hotel or multi-outlet food & beverage operations

• Proven experience leading restaurant, banquets, and catering in a high-volume environment

• Strong knowledge of Marriott/Sheraton brand standards and full-service hotel operations preferred

• Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams across FOH, BOH, and Events

• Strong financial acumen, including labor management, food & beverage cost controls, and budgeting

• Proven track record of developing leaders and building high-performing teams

• Hands-on, solutions-oriented leadership style with a strong sense of ownership

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000