Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Ohio

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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Dining Services Manager

  • Senior Lifestyle
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 21 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 21 hours ago

Company Description Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence,...

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Food and Beverage Supervisor, The Market - Hilton Columbus Downtown

  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Columbus, OH
  • 23 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 23 hours ago

JobID: 208492 Category: Food and Beverage JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2026-06-01T17:02:12+00:00 JobShift: Equal Opportunity Employer: EOE, including disability/vets Exceptional Hospitality...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The LifeCafe Leader is responsible for the overall performance and growth of a LifeCafe location. This hands-on role leads daily operations, develops team members, ensures...

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Dining Services Manager

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Beavercreek, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Beavercreek, OH
  • 2 days ago

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your...

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DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - K12 London City School District, OH

  • Compass Group
  • London, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • London, OH
  • 2 days ago

Salary: $65,000-$70,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus Incentive up to 15%, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, PTO Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the...

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Dining Manager

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Akron, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 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

  • Hyatt Hotels Corp.
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

Located within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, Hyatt Regency Columbus redefines the modern hotel experience. We offer 633 renovated guest rooms and spacious...

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Area Manager, Food & Beverage Catering

  • Cedar Point
  • Fremont, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, OH
  • 4 days ago

quality, and presentation for all catered events.Ensure the highest level of guest service is present in all areas of operation.Partners with other divisions to execute events, including collaboration...

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Area Manager, Food & Beverage Catering

  • Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
  • Sandusky, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Sandusky, OH
  • 6 days ago

Maintain the highest standards of service, food quality, and presentation for all catered events. Ensure the highest level of guest service is present in all areas of operation....

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Food and Beverage Manager

  • Troon
  • Columbus, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 8 days ago

Columbus Country Club, located in Columbus, OH, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for aFood and Beverage Manager! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn,...

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Assistant Director of Food Services

  • Trilogy Health Services
  • Ottawa, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Ottawa, OH
  • 15 days ago

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

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Food & Beverage Supervisor Hotel Celare, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio

  • Shaner Group
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 17 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 17 days ago

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Food & Beverage Supervisor to oversee daily operations for our hotel's food and beverage outlets. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for...

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Director of Food and Beverage

  • Invited
  • Akron, OH
  • 19 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary: The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership and seamless execution of all food and beverage operations across the club....

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Food & Beverage Manager OEM/HM

  • Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC
  • Canton, OH
  • 20 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 20 days ago

Reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage....

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Toledo Complex Director of Food & Beverage

  • ASM Global
  • Toledo, OH
  • 20 days ago
  • Toledo, OH
  • 20 days ago

Additionally, the Director of Food & Beverage holds the leadership team accountable for executing strategy and actively supports their professional growth and development....

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Ohio

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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