Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Mississippi

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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Assistant Director of Dining Services

  • Compass Group
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 2 days ago

Salary: $49,000-50,000 Location: Olive Branch, MS Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional weekends/holidays Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and...

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Dining Services Manager

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Mendenhall, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Mendenhall, MS
  • 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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Director of Food and Beverage

  • Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago

Director of Food and Beverage As Director of Food & Beverage, you will oversee all aspects of the hotel's food and beverage operations, including the restaurant, bar, banquet events, and in-room dining...

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Supervisor Food and Beverage

  • Cherokee Nation Businesses
  • Tunica, MS
  • 5 days ago
  • Tunica, MS
  • 5 days ago

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: High-volume restaurant management or supervisory experience. Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms....

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Director of Dining Services

  • Compass Group
  • Calhoun City, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Calhoun City, MS
  • 6 days ago

Salary: $70,000-$75,000 Annual Bonus Potential Location: Calhoun City, MS Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving...

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Director of Food and Beverage

  • Posted May 28, 2026 The J Collection Waterford Hotel Group
  • Flowood, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Flowood, MS
  • 6 days ago

Director of Food and Beverage As Director of Food & Beverage, you will oversee all aspects of the hotels food and beverage operations, including the restaurant, bar, banquet events, and in-room dining...

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Director of Food & Beverage

  • Schulte Companies
  • Oxford, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Oxford, MS
  • 7 days ago

Management or equivalent is preferred Minimum of 3 years experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food & Beverage Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable)...

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Director Of Dining Services I

  • Compass Group
  • Calhoun City, MS
  • 16 days ago
  • Calhoun City, MS
  • 16 days ago

Salary: $70,000-$75,000 Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems...

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Patient Dining Services Manager

  • Compass Group
  • Oxford, MS
  • 23 days ago
  • Oxford, MS
  • 23 days ago

Position Title: MGR, PATIENT SVCS II - Future Growth Opportunity - Oxford/Memphis Market - $5K Sign On Position Title: Patient Dining Services Manager - Future Growth Opportunity - Oxford/Memphis...

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FOOD and BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR

  • Caesars Entertainment
  • Greenville, MS
  • 29 days ago
  • Greenville, MS
  • 29 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Food and Beverage Supervisor oversee daily front of the house operations, ensuring high quality guest service, staff management and compliance with health and safety regulations....

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Dining Services - Manager in Training

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • MS
  • 30+ days ago

Dining Services - Manager in Training #NLX291180611 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers found...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Four Seasons Hotels Ltd.
  • Anguilla, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anguilla, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Post-secondary education specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required....

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Associate Director, Dining Services - Pascagoula,

  • Compass Group
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for an Associate Director, Dining Services position. Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare...

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Associate Director, Dining Services - Pascagoula, MS

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 60+ days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for an Associate Director, Dining Services position. Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a...

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Associate Director, Dining Services - Ocean Spring

  • Compass Group
  • Ocean Springs, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ocean Springs, MS
  • 60+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for an Associate Director, Dining Services position. Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare...

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Mississippi

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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