Director of Food & Beverage

Royal Palm South Beach Miami

Be part of the opening chapter of the newly reimagined Royal Palm South Beach Miami, re-opening in 2026 following a transformative $110 million renovation. This iconic beachfront destination is poised to reclaim its place as one of South Beach's most exciting premium lifestyle hotels—designed for high-impact meetings, incentive travel, lifestyle-driven gatherings, and unforgettable group experiences.

Ideally located at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive, the Royal Palm offers direct access to pristine white-sand beaches, the oceanfront boardwalk, and the cultural, dining, and entertainment energy that define Miami Beach—from Lincoln Road to Española Way. Rising 17 stories above the shoreline, the hotel will feature 404 thoughtfully redesigned guestrooms and 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, creating a dynamic, design-forward environment where business and leisure seamlessly intersect.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a landmark reopening and help bring a bold new vision to life from the ground up. Team members at Royal Palm will play a meaningful role in shaping the guest experience, building something truly special, and contributing to a culture rooted in creativity, collaboration, and elevated hospitality. If you're passionate about lifestyle hospitality and want to grow your career with an iconic brand at an exciting moment of transformation, this is your moment to join us.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Food and Beverage to lead our dynamic team and oversee all culinary operations at our hotel or resort. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for managing our diverse food and beverage outlets, developing new menus, creating unique guest experiences, and ensuring exceptional service standards. The ideal candidate should have a passion for food and hospitality, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record of success in managing multiple outlets. If you are a creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a vision for culinary excellence, then we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in food and beverage management, hotels preferred
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data into operational plan
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Ability to create and execute unique food and beverage concepts.
• Knowledge of industry trends and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and achieve financial targets.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.