Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Kentucky

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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Patient Dining Manager

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Morrison Healthcare Salary: $51,000-60,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Relocation Assistance Schedule: Monday - Friday, every 4th weekend Location: Louisville, KY Morrison Healthcare, a Compass...

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Patient Dining Manager

  • Compass Group
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Salary: $51,000-60,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Relocation Assistance Schedule: Monday - Friday, every 4th weekend Location: Louisville, KY Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company,...

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Dining Services Manager

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Campbellsville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Campbellsville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Associates degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred....

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Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • Churchill Downs Inc.
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

Responsible for resolving guest complaints regarding food quality and service. Must be able to provide excellent guest service. Other duties as assigned....

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Dining Services Manager

  • Sayre Christian Village
  • Lexington, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 6 days ago

Are you a dedicated Dining Services Manager looking for a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference? At Sayre Christian Village, we believe in providing more than just care-we offer...

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Premium Manager - Food & Beverage at Churchill Downs

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

Levy Sector Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY - the iconic home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Since 1875, the Kentucky Derby has been held annually,...

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Premium Manager - Food & Beverage at Churchill Downs

  • Compass Group
  • Louisville, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 12 days ago

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY the iconic home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Since 1875, the Kentucky Derby has been held annually, making it the...

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Food Quality Assurance Director - Dining Services - University Of Kentucky - Lexington - KY

  • Compass Group
  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago

A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If youve been...

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Dining Services - Manager in Training

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Winchester, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winchester, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dining Services Manager in Training to learn to manage your own account! This structured and paid 16-week program will develop you to manage and...

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Restaurant Bar Manager

  • O'Charley's
  • Florence, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 45+ days ago

In this Ocharley Restaurant Management (RM) role, you will manage restaurant front of house / service teams along with assistant manager roles and duties working as a member of the restaurant management...

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Director of Dining Services - Pipeline/Potential New Business - Louisville, KY

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary The Director of Dining Services is responsible for leading all aspects of dining operations at a private or independent K-12 school, ensuring outstanding service, food quality, and client...

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Director of Dining Services - Pipeline/Potential N

  • Compass Group
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary The Director of Dining Services is responsible for leading all aspects of dining operations at a private or independent K12 school, ensuring outstanding service, food quality, and client...

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Assistant Director of Food Services

  • Trilogy Health Services, LLC
  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Assist the Food Service Director with scheduling, recruitment, and labor management as needed....

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Packaging Director, Food & Beverage

  • Danone SA
  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago

You are a transformational packaging leader with a proven ability to create, scale, and protect packaging that drives business growth, differentiation, and sustainability. You combine deep...

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Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Kentucky

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Kentucky offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.4%
Associate's Degree
17.1%
High School or GED
14.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Master's Degree
10.1%
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 Kentucky
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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