Director of Food and Beverage

Location: Houston, Texas

Salary: $140K - $150K ++

Role Overview

Our gorgeous Hotel invites an experienced Director of Food and Beverage to lead our Banquet, F&B Outlets, and Stewarding service operations. We are looking for a passionate professional dedicated to delivering curated, authentic experiences that define luxury hospitality.

In this executive role, you will manage the comprehensive Food & Beverage division. This scope includes oversight of all restaurants, bars, lounges, banquet operations, in-room dining, private bars, and stewarding departments. You will drive operational excellence, ensuring that every guest interaction reflects our commitment to superior service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operations

• Division Oversight: Assume full responsibility for the daily operations and long-term strategy of the organization's Food & Beverage Division.
• Team Development: Coordinate recruitment, training, and performance evaluation for all F&B personnel. Provide consistent coaching, mentoring, and feedback to foster a culture of growth and high performance.
• Strategic Planning: Participate actively in the preparation of the hotel’s strategic marketing plans. Ensure teams are equipped with the resources and authority necessary to execute their duties effectively.

Guest Experience & Service Standards

• Service Excellence: Uphold Forbes Five-Star service standards by proactively anticipating guest needs and resolving concerns efficiently.
• Guest Relations: Maintain high visibility within operations to cultivate relationships with regular patrons and develop connections with new guests through personalized engagement.

Financial Management

• Revenue & Cost Control: Oversee the financial health of the division. Implement creative solutions for revenue generation while controlling labor and operating expenses through strategic planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Budgeting: Prepare and manage the Food and Beverage Department budget, including menu planning, costing, and pricing strategies for food and beverage offerings.

Compliance & Safety

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and liquor laws, as well as internal corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of management experience in banquets and food and beverage outlets within the luxury hotel sector, or three (3) years of specific Director of Food & Beverage experience in Luxury Hotels, preferably FORBES rated 5-Star.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience and skills comparable to a degree.
• Core Values: Demonstrated alignment with our values: passion, excellence, relevance, collaboration, honor, and integrity.
• Communication: Superior written and oral communication skills are essential for effective leadership and stakeholder management.
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support business needs.

If interested, please send your resume immediately to Jay Bush at jay@geckohospitality.com for immediate review and consideration.