Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Iowa

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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Senior Client Account Manager - Food & Beverage** Date: Jun 19, 2025 Location: US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies **Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.**...

Food & Beverage Supervisor Part-Time Waterloo Convention Center

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 3 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Food & Beverage Director

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

Leading an employee- and customer-centric culture, the Director of Food & Beverage promotes growth, empowerment, productivity, quality, diversity, and team achievement....

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago

of Food & Beverage Maintain labor cost to meet or exceed budget through effective staff scheduling and labor management Train staff in operational standards and follow-up on that training to ensure...

Senior Key Account Manager, F&B Global Accounts

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 15 days ago

Senior Key Account Manager, F&B Global Accounts + Apply Now + Start applying with LinkedIn + **Please wait...** Job Description **_Would you like to be a part of our Global Key Account Management...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Hotel: Des Moines Sheraton 1800 50th Street West Des Moines, IA 50266 Food & Beverage Manager Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Whats in it...

Beverage Manager

  • Riverside, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverside, IA
  • 30+ days ago

The Beverage Manager is primarily responsible for the day to day operations of the Beverage Department, ensuring product and service quality, consistency and team member development on all levels....

Director of Food & Beverage

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the training of all catering, concession and support staff....

Food & Beverage Manager Full-Time Five Flags Civic Center

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago

The Food & Beverage is responsible for assisting the Director of Food & Beverage with the efficient, professional, and profitable operation....

Food & Beverage Manager Full-Time Five Flag Civic Center

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago

The Food & Beverage is responsible for assisting the Director of Food & Beverage with the efficient, professional, and profitable operation....

Food & Beverage Manager Full-Time Grand River Conference Center

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago

The Food & Beverage is responsible for assisting the Director of Food & Beverage with the efficient, professional, and profitable operation....

Director of Food & Beverage Full-Time Grand River Conference Center

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the training of all catering, concession and support staff....

Beverage Manager

  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Department Name: Food & Beverage Summary: Responsible for the successful operation of the Beverage Department. Oversee cocktail servers, bartenders, and bar-back staff to ensure a highly elevated...

Food and Beverage Lead at Bahama Bay Resort

  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Food and Beverage Lead at Bahama Bay Resort at Vacasa Davenport, FL, United States Why Vacasa We started with just one home and an idea: to bring homeowners and renters together with smart...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Food & Beverage Manager | Full-Time | Tyson Event Center Location US-IA-Sioux City Job ID 2025-22776 Location Name Tyson Events Center Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Full-Time...

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Iowa

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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