Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Tennessee

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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Marriott Knoxville Downtown - Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • Aimbridge Hospitality
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 21 hours ago

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES Service Superheroes: Ensure every meal meets high standards of taste and presentation by monitoring food quality throughout service....

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Assistant F&B Manager

  • JLL
  • TN
  • 1 day ago
  • TN
  • 1 day ago

You'll also look into complaints about food quality and service, and see to it that such issues are resolved accordingly....

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Director of Food and Beverage

  • Makeready
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

of Food + Beverage required Demonstrates a guest-first mentality; professional, personable, and genuinely hospitable Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills Proven leadership...

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Dining Services Manager

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Role: Dining Services District Manager Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dining Services District Manager, where you will oversee dining services operations across multiple locations. At...

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Food and Beverage Supervisor

  • FRENCH LICK RESORT
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Step Into the Heart of Nashville's Vibrancy Unleash your leadership potential at the prestigious Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal, nestled at the bustling gateway to Music City. Here, each...

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Dining Services - Manager in Training

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Greeneville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Greeneville, TN
  • 5 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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Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

  • ASM Global
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Legends Global has an excellent and immediate opening for an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager position with Legends Global Knoxville. As the worlds leading venue management company and producer...

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Director Of Dining Services

  • Compass Group
  • Bellevue, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Bellevue, TN
  • 10 days ago

FISD Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations. We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID...

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Operations Manager - Food and Beverage

  • Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC
  • Memphis, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 11 days ago

Knowledge and experience with forecasting, budgeting, labor management, and purchasing to ensure maximum productivity Must be able to complete all applicable forecasting and budgeting in a timely and...

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Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

  • The Peabody Hotel Group
  • Memphis, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 13 days ago

Inform Director of Food and Beverage of any discrepancies....

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CoreCivic Assistant Food Service Director

  • Trinity Services Group
  • Hartsville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartsville, TN
  • 14 days ago

Wage Rate $58,5000/year Overview Are you looking for a career with premium benefitsand the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created somethingspecial, a better place to work...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Canopy by Hilton Memphis Downtown Beale Street
  • Memphis, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 15 days ago

About Us: Our TEAM culture motivates and encourages each individual member to achieve MORE in daily life and prosper in their career with a company that values them. Our hope is that each day you...

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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Wawa
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 15 days ago

As our Food & Beverage Manager (FBM), youll oversee all food and beverage operations, ensuring everything runs efficiently and consis tently. Youll work alongside the General Manager and Assistant...

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Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • Hyatt Corporation
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 days ago

establishing and maintaining policies and procedures Maintain floor presence during service hours, assisting with needs of the operation Interact with guests to investigate and resolve complaints regarding food...

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Food and Beverage Supervisor

  • Fairlane Hotel
  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 20 days ago

Food and Beverage Supervisor Fairlane Hotel - 4.0 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time $20 - $22 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision...

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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