Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Florida

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.

1-15 of 138 Jobs

Food & Beverage Supervisor, Restaurant

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 2 hours ago

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS! The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and...

Assistant Supervisor, Food & Beverage (Waterway Grill)

  • Orlando, FL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 4 hours ago

Assistant Supervisor, Food & Beverage (Waterway Grill) SeaWorld Orlando time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR121739 At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for...

Food & Beverage Director

  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 4 hours ago

Food & Beverage Director Job Category: Dining Requisition Number: DININ024749 Posting Details Posted: April 25, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Westminster Shores St. Petersburg, FL...

Supervisor, Food & Beverage - Flamingo Cafe

  • Orlando, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 8 hours ago

quality, guest service, profit enhancement, ambassador satisfaction and facility sanitation commitments are maintained to standards Enter notifications for any needed repairs to keep facility maintained...

Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

Serve as the key liaison between front-and back-of-house operations to ensure consistent food quality, timing, and service standards....

Food & Beverage - Buyer

  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: The Food & Beverage Buyer will serve as the procurement agent for the hotel, working closely with department representatives to source their needs, liaise with suppliers, create and...

Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 2 days ago

Located in the vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired city of Coral Gables, the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables is a sophisticated urban retreat that combines timeless elegance with modern luxury. A short...

Culinary Services Director

  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

Make a difference in the lives of others while personally thriving! Join Bridge Senior Living - a certified Great Place to Work! Now Hiring! Creative and Passionate Culinary Director to join our...

Beverage Manager

  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago

In partnership with the yachts head sommelier, be well versed and knowledgeable of the wine program in order to celebrate and serve these world class bottles....

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications At least 4 years of restaurant management experience in a full-service structured dining establishment Prior experience managing a high volume of staff Prior budgetary and profit/loss...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Doral, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Doral, FL
  • 3 days ago

How You'll Do It + Supervise the Food & Beverage team in providing best-in-class service + Coach and develop the team and drive Associate engagement + Uphold operating standards and drive Guest...

Director Of Dining Services

  • Jupiter, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Jupiter, FL
  • 3 days ago

Eurest Position Title: DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES - Jupiter, FL Salary: $80000 - $85000 As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career...

Food and Beverage Manager, Muse - Signia by Hilton Orlando

  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Plan and direct all aspects of restaurant operations to include, but not limited to, guest service...

Manager - F&B

  • Okeechobee, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Okeechobee, FL
  • 3 days ago

Overview COMPANY PROFILE: In addition to its two Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, the Seminole Tribe owns and operates the five Seminole Casinos; in Coconut Creek and Hollywood, on the...

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

  • Miami, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 3 days ago

Work closely with the kitchen management to create innovative menus, oversee menu engineering, and ensure food quality and presentation consistency....

Demographic Data for Florida

Moving to Florida? Find some basic demographic data about Florida below.


Local
National
21,536,064
615,315

Director of Food and Beverage Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitality curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Food and Beverage
The definition of "hospitality" is the "friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers." Create a superior hospitality experience with training from HSI. Front...
Food and Beverage Management
When customers enter your restaurant or bar, the ambience you create should be matched with quality service. This often means that staff roles and responsibilities are well defined and carried out...
Food and Beverage: 03. Food Safety Plans
Food safety is a huge responsibility and one that you'll have to embrace fully now that you are part of a hotel's food and beverage team. In this course, you'll receive a primer on your legal and...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Florida

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Director of Food and Beverage positions.



Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.2%
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 Florida
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



Director of Food and Beverage Related Career Advice Articles

Confident restaurant manager
Think You Want to Be a Restaurant Manager? Read This First.

Considering a career in restaurant management? Read iHireHospitality’s primer and learn about a restaurant manager’s daily duties and responsibilities.

Read article »