Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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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Director of Dining Services

  • Meriwether Godsey
  • Newtown, PA (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Newtown, PA (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Director of Dining Services responsible for leading all dining, retail, and catering operations at a boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 in...

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Assistant Director Of Dining Services - K12 Food Service - Elkins Park, PA

  • Compass Group
  • Elkins Park, PA (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elkins Park, PA (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Salary: $50000 - $60000 Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining...

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Dining Services Manager

  • Compass Group, North America
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0779563 Job Title: Dining Services Manager Company: Compass Group, North America Location: Princeton, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not...

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Dining Services - Manager in Training

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Doylestown, PA (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Additional Information HCSG is actively seeking a manager in training for the Doylestown, PA area. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background and supervisory experience. Previous...

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Dining Services Manager

  • Compass Group
  • Princeton, NJ (10 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (10 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality....

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Assistant Food and Beverage Manager (Restaurant + Banquets)

  • Hyatt Corporation
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

This individual will assist in overseeing daily restaurant operations, managing banquet events, and supporting all food and beverage service standards....

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Assistant Director Of Dining Services II - Potential New Business - Elkins Park, PA

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Elkins Park, PA (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Elkins Park, PA (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Compass Corporate Salary: $50000 - $60000 Other Forms of Compensation: A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for...

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Assistant Director Of Dining Services II - Potenti

  • Compass Group
  • Elkins Park, PA (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Elkins Park, PA (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Salary: $50000 - $60000 Other Forms of Compensation: A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people,...

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Food & Beverage Supervisor Part-Time CURE Insurance Arena

  • Oakview Group
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 60+ days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across...

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Supervisor, Food and Beverage

  • United Parks & Resorts Inc
  • Langhorne, PA (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

, and product rotation to support profitability and food quality Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standards by actively monitoring operations and coaching in the moment...

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Trenton, NJ 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 Trenton, NJ
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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