Director of Food and Beverage Jobs

A Director of Food and Beverage in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations within a hotel, restaurant, or similar establishment. This includes planning menus, ensuring quality of products, maintaining inventory, meeting health and safety regulations, and coordinating with other departments to provide an excellent customer experience. They are also tasked with managing budgets, increasing profitability, and setting strategic goals for the department. They often work closely with the executive chef, restaurant manager, and other key personnel to ensure all food and beverage offerings align with the brand's standards and guest expectations.

This position requires a strong background in the foodservice industry, with a keen understanding of food and beverage trends and regulations. Ideally, a Director of Food and Beverage should have a degree in hospitality management, business administration or a related field. They should have excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills, as well as a proven track record in managing a team and improving operational efficiency. Certifications such as Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) or ServSafe can be beneficial for this role. Prior to becoming a Director of Food and Beverage, a person might serve in roles such as Restaurant Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, or Assistant Director of Food and Beverage.

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The New York Athletic Club has set the standard in hospitality since its founding in 1868. After a multi-million dollar renovation, the NYAC is debuting Manhattan’s newest rooftop experience. The...

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Appalachian Ski Mtn.

Executive Chef & Food & Beverage Director

Executive Chef & Food & Beverage Director Appalachian Ski Mtn. | Blowing Rock, NC The Opportunity Appalachian Ski Mtn. is seeking a Dynamic Culinary Professional to lead our Food & Beverage...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Six Flags Over Georgia
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 hours ago

Responsible for the overall successful operation of all business units and processes assigned by the Director of Food & Beverage....

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Assistant Food Service Director

  • Cura-Hospitality
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago

Assistant Food Service Director Job Reference Number: 39225 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (US-IN) Why Work for...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Wawa, Inc.
  • Hampton, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 9 days ago

Soar with us at Wawa. We believe we can make life a little better every day one smile, hoagie, or experience at a time. And theres one secret ingredient that truly sets Wawa apart: Our Associates....

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Dining Services Manager

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Maggie Valley, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Maggie Valley, NC
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications: Associates degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred....

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Traveling Director Of Dining Services I

  • Compass Group
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Salary: $100,000-110,000 Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Posted June 3, 2026
  • Moab, UT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Moab, UT
  • 2 hours ago

Moab Hotel Talent Moab, UT Hotel Management Development Program, TEAM discounts and more! Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Seeking a season Food and Beverage...

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Food Services Manager

  • Cobre Consolidated School District
  • Bayard, NM
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bayard, NM
  • 9 hours ago

FOOD SERVICES MANAGERSupervisor: Food Services Supervisor/PrincipalFLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment: Food Services Terms of Employment: 162 DaysSupervises: Assigned StaffPosition Type: Full-Time...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Troon
  • Reno, NV
  • 9 hours ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 9 hours ago

Hidden Valley Country Club is seeking an energetic, hospitality-driven Food & Beverage Manager to lead and oversee all food and beverage service operations throughout the Club. This hands-on...

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Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • Troon
  • Bend, OR
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 9 hours ago

Completion of wine knowledge courses and 2-3 years of management experience and/or hands-on training in a restaurant, golf club house, or hotel/restaurant management....

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Food & Beverage Director

  • Troon
  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Position Summary The Director of Food & Beverage is a Troon associate responsible for leadership and execution of all HOA food and beverage operations....

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Director of Dining Services Lead Dining Without the Late Nights!

  • Westminster Communities Of Florida
  • St Augustine, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • St Augustine, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality, innovation, and service excellence? We’re seeking a Director of Dining Services for our beautiful, gated community in World Golf Village to...

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Beverage Manager

  • Montage Hotels & Resorts
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 9 hours ago

of Food & Beverage to design appropriate pricing strategies Review inventory including invoice accuracy, pricing structures, POS programming, cost controls par levels maintained, appropriate ordering...

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Assistant Food and Beverage Manager - AC Hotel Portsmouth

  • Colwen Hotels
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 9 hours ago

The AC Hotel Portsmouth, a Colwen Hotels Property, is seeking an engaging, friendly, and detail-oriented Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to join our team. In this role you will work with the...

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.4%
Associate's Degree
17.1%
High School or GED
14.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Food and Beverages
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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