Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

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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Food & Beverage Supervisor, Restaurant

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Courtyard Jacksonville Flagler Center SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS! The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and...

Food and Beverage Operations Manager

  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (23 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (23 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 6 days ago

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

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 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....

DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES I - Flemming Island, FL

  • Fleming Island, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fleming Island, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens,...

PATIENT FOOD SERVICES MANAGER II - Jacksonville, FL

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 14 days ago

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens,...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 23 days ago

Qualifications: Minimum of 5 year of experience in the Food & Beverage Management in an upscale hotel or restaurant environment, including experience coaching and developing associates (preferred) Bachelor's...

Food & Beverage Manager - Crowne Plaza near Jacksonville Airport

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago

What you will be doing Efficiently supervise, guide and train all F&B associates in how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities. Schedule, evaluate and direct all F&B personnel,...

Project Executive - Food and Beverage

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Job Title: Project Executive - Food and Beverage This is an operational leadership position, balancing business development with direct operational oversight of key projects and teams within the...

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Jacksonville, FL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.2%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
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 Jacksonville, FL
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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