Assistant Director of Food And Beverage (San Diego)

Skybridge Luxury is partnering with a distinguished luxury beach resort in San Diego to identify an exceptional Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to support the leadership and continued success of its food and beverage operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who understands the nuances of luxury service, thrives in a dynamic resort environment, and is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences. This individual will oversee daily operations, develop high-performing teams, and ensure consistently elevated service standards across the resort’s dining and beverage outlets.

The ideal candidate brings a strong operational foundation, a hands-on leadership approach, and the ability to balance refined hospitality with commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Food & Beverage Operations

• Oversee daily food and beverage operations across multiple outlets, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional service standards.
• Partner with the Director of Food & Beverage to establish operational priorities, maintain consistency, and support the resort’s overall business objectives.
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor, anticipating guest needs and ensuring service delivery reflects the expectations of a luxury resort.
• Collaborate with culinary, rooms, events, and other resort departments to deliver a cohesive guest experience.
• Support the execution of seasonal offerings, special events, private dining, and other food and beverage initiatives.

Guest Experience & Service Excellence

• Champion a culture of personalized, intuitive, and anticipatory service.
• Maintain the highest standards of presentation, service etiquette, product knowledge, and operational detail.
• Address guest feedback and service recovery opportunities with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Identify opportunities to elevate the dining experience and strengthen guest loyalty.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop food and beverage managers, supervisors, and frontline team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Establish clear expectations and ensure teams are equipped with the knowledge and resources to deliver exceptional service.
• Build strong relationships across departments to promote effective communication and operational alignment.

Financial & Business Performance

• Assist in managing departmental budgets, labor costs, operating expenses, and revenue performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Support forecasting, scheduling, inventory controls, purchasing, and cost-management initiatives.
• Balance financial objectives with the quality, consistency, and personalization expected in a luxury environment.

Standards, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain established brand standards, service procedures, and operational controls.
• Evaluate existing processes and implement improvements that enhance efficiency without compromising the guest experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or upscale hospitality operations.
• Previous experience in a multi-outlet environment, ideally within a luxury resort or full-service hotel.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage financials, including labor management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
• A proven track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining elevated service standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to remain composed and decisive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules based on resort operations.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a polished, service-driven leader who combines operational discipline with a genuine passion for hospitality. They understand that luxury is defined not only by standards, but by the ability to anticipate needs, empower teams, and create meaningful moments for guests.

They are equally comfortable engaging directly with guests, coaching a manager through an operational challenge, analyzing departmental performance, and collaborating with senior leadership on strategic priorities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a distinguished luxury beach resort in one of Southern California’s premier hospitality destinations.
• Work alongside senior leadership to influence food and beverage operations and service culture.
• Lead and develop talented hospitality professionals in a high-touch resort environment.
• Contribute to an operation where exceptional dining, personalized service, and attention to detail are central to the guest experience.