Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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Director of Food & Beverage - Premium Airport Lounge

  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago

has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Food & Beverage to join the elite team of professionals who operate the Sapphire Lounge by The Club, at San Diego International Airport (SAN)....

Food and Beverage Manager - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

The ideal candidate will possess the following: at least 1-2 years of restaurant management experience strong on the floor presence union experience a plus the ability to work a flexible schedule as...

Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Hourly Rate: $28.75 Are you looking for a place where meaningful moments are made together? At Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW), we make vacation dreams come true for travelers around the world...

Food and Beverage Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Andaz San Diego is hiring a Food and Beverage Manager In this role you will have the opportunity to curate the direction of and operationalize our Food & Beverage offerings as we embrace our...

Food & Beverage Supervisor (Seasonal), Beach Shack - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Food and Beverage Supervisor to join the Food & Beverage team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a...

Project Manager - Food & Beverage (San Diego & Brea)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

Description The Project Manager - Food and Beverage California will lead and motivate a team in the day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, risk,...

Food & Beverage Supervisor (Seasonal)

  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Coronado, CA (3 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Perched on its own 15-acre peninsula, Loews Coronado Bay Resort is a private oasis of tranquility near San Diego. This Coronado hotel offers views of the shimmering bay waters and the San Diego...

Assistant Food and Beverage Operations Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the food and...

Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 days ago

Discover the beauty of San Diego, on the waterfront, in the heart of downtown at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. This iconic hotel features 1,628 guestrooms and 320,000 square feet of event...

Area Manager, Food & Beverage

  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Interact closely with Director of Food & Beverage and VP of In-Park Revenue....

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago

Find your place at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay\: At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and...

Manager, Food & Beverage, Full-Time Salaried (SeaWorld San Diego)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and...

Food & Beverage Supervisor -Charming Restaurants at Estancia

  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago

Monitors day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure standards of product presentation and service exceed guest expectations and meet or exceed property standards....

Food & Beverage Manager Beverage 2

  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago

Food & Beverage Manager Beverage 2 Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 7,687 current hospitality jobs what where Food &...

Assistant Supervisor, Food & Beverage, Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • 29 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 29 days ago

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and...

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.1%
Associate's Degree
17.1%
High School or GED
14.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Master's Degree
10.0%
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 in San Diego, CA
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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