Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Colorado

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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Supervisor, Food & Beverage

  • Castle Pines, CO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Castle Pines, CO
  • 9 hours ago

The Canyons Castle Pines The most anticipated new community in the Greater Denver area in decades, The Canyon Castle Pines debuted in Fall 2019. Set south of town along I-25, yet seemingly worlds...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Breckenridge, CO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Breckenridge, CO
  • 23 hours ago

ID: 2025-28175 Position Type: Regular Full-Time Property : Hotel Alpenrock Outlet: Hotel Category: Restaurant Operations Min: USD $65,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $75,000.00/Yr....

Remedy Assistant F&B Manager Wanted

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Remedy Assistant F&B Manager Wanted July 8, 2025 in Denver, United States of America - By Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail is hiring an Assistant F&B...

Food and Beverage Supervisor

  • Black Hawk, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Black Hawk, CO
  • 4 days ago

Why Bally's? Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence. Bally's owns and operates 19 casinos across 11 states, along with a...

Assistant Operations Manager - Food & Beverage Venues

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest....

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

  • Vail, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 5 days ago

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage About the role: The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, which forms part of the Food & Beverage Division leadership team, collectively makes key strategic and...

Director of Food & Beverage Operations, Kindred (Keystone, CO, US)

  • Keystone, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Keystone, CO
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary: The Director of Operations - Food & Beverage serves as the strategic business leader for all food and beverage operations across the property, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining...

Senior Food & Beverage Operations Manager (Vail, CO, US)

  • Vail, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 6 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Assistant F&B Manager

  • Vail, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 6 days ago

Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, along the banks of Gore Creek, Grand Hyatt Vail is located in the heart of Vail Valley within the Cascade Village neighborhood. Featuring Vail’s premier...

Established in 1960, Paradies Lagardere is an Atlanta-based family-owned business operating over 950 stores in 100+ airports throughout the United States and Canada and has been recognized by...

Assistant Food Service Director

  • Olney Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Olney Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago

Wage Rate $56.500/year Overview Are you looking for a career with premium benefitsand the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created somethingspecial, a better place to work...

Food and Beverage Supervisor

  • Black Hawk, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Black Hawk, CO
  • 10 days ago

Food & Beverage Supervisor The Food & Beverage Supervisor is responsible for the successful operation of the food and beverage outlets. Accountable for directing the work of restaurant and...

Director of Food & Beverage

  • Breckenridge, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO
  • 12 days ago

What You'll Do: The Director of Food & Beverage Operations is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all food and beverage-related lines of business at Beaver Run Resort....

Director of Restaurant Operations

  • Denver, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 12 days ago

Focus on the Food: Ensure food quality and standards; maintain recipe adherence and portion control, ensuring compliance with company, restaurant partner and food safety specifications....

F&B Manager

  • Denver, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 14 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Restaurant, or Culinary Management is preferred. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, and organizational ability....

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Colorado

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.2%
Associate's Degree
17.1%
High School or GED
14.5%
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 Colorado
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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