Director of Food & Beverage

We’re more than just a team - we’re a community dedicated to making a difference every day.

At The Alfond Inn and Olympia Hospitality, we create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops, and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today and build a career that inspires you!

As the Director of Food & Beverage (F&B), you will lead the operation and people responsible for all of the food and beverage offerings to our guests. As a director, this role strives to continually improve the guest experience and maximize the financial performance of the F&B division overall.

Join a Team that Puts Your Well-Being First!

At Olympia Hospitality, we believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace. When you join us, you’re not just getting a job - you’re joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness, your future, and your overall satisfaction.

Here’s how we show our commitment:

• Health Coverage That Works for You: We contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans and offer affordable dental and vision insurance. Plus, with FSA and HSA options, you can plan for your healthcare costs your way.
• Secure Your Future: With our 401K plan and discretionary yearly match, you can build the financial future you deserve.
• Peace of Mind: We provide paid group term life insurance for select positions, 50% shared cost short-term disability, and you have the option to purchase additional employee paid life insurance.
• Time for You: Enjoy our robust PTO plan and 7 paid holidays to maintain work-life balance. Need quick access to your paycheck? Our earned wage access program has you covered!
• Additional Support: From our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to a sober support network, and our commitment to being a recovery-friendly workplace, we're here to help you thrive personally and professionally.
• Perks: Love to travel? Enjoy exclusive hotel travel discounts as a member of our team. Additional benefits may be available based on property specific locations!
  
  
  

We’re more than just a business—we’re a values-driven organization that believes in creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Our core values guide everything we do, from how we interact with each other to how we serve our guests and community. Join us at Olympia Hospitality and take the next step toward a fulfilling, balanced, and supported career. Apply today!

Responsibilities

General Operations

• Establish and achieve quality and guest satisfaction goals by holding the team accountable to service standards
• Supports and communicates Company initiatives
• Develops and recommends all menus, promotions, and programs
• Creates and executes marketing plan to build sales
• Work closely with the Culinary Team to ensure proper execution for events and daily dining
• Drive sales and control costs to deliver optimum business results for all areas of accountability.
• Communicate repairs and maintenance needs and requirements to the maintenance team
• Executes primary relationship with business and key revenue client/partners
• Regularly obtains feedback from guests to improve operations
• Work with Sales and Events Team to ensure client satisfaction at all events
  
  
  

Team Management/Staff Development

• Ensure the team collectively stays relevant with industry trends and advancements
• Ensure menu/beverage/facility knowledge of staff
• Ensure proper training on quality and service standards and have the tools & equipment to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Maintain an excellent work environment for your team members
• Uses all performance management tools, including development plans, to provide guidance and feedback to team
• Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
• Interviews, hires, trains and develops team members
• Provide in the moment coaching and on-going development for every member of your team to ultimately ensure an exceptional guest experience
  
  
  

Service Standards

• Ensures that daily walk throughs are done to maintain critical standards for product quality, service speed, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensures that all security, safety and sanitation standards are achieved
• Follows and enforces responsible alcohol service policies
  
  
  

Finance

• Achieves assigned budget goals
• Oversees execution of required reporting
• Monitor budget and control expenses (beverage cost, labor, etc.)
• Implements cost controls as needed to achieve positive financial results
  
  
  

Technical Skills

• Knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of restaurant service
• High aptitude in working with numbers and able to efficiently use a calculator
  
  
  

Experience/Education

• A minimum of 4 years of related work experience required; management or previous supervisory experience preferred; college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience; Serv-Safe Certification required.
• Experience in the luxury market preferred.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a hotel environment; This position is physically demanding as it requires extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and lifting to 50 pounds. Moderate computer keying using both hands and viewing material on a computer screen. Requires flexible working hours including nights and weekends; Extended workdays may be required to accomplish tasks and meet workload demands during peak periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to eligible employees to perform the essential functions.
  
  
  

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.