Director of Food and Beverage

Director of Food & Beverage Luxury Hotel & Resort | Hawaiian Islands Base Salary: In the $180,000 Range + Generous Target Bonus We are conducting an executive search for an accomplished Director of Food & Beverage to join a prestigious luxury resort in the Hawaiian Islands, recognized for exceptional hospitality, elevated dining experiences, and service excellence. The ideal candidate is a seasoned luxury hospitality executive who combines exceptional financial acumen, strategic leadership, and a passion for developing high-performing teams while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. Director of Food & Beverage Requirements Candidates must meet the following qualifications: F&B Revenue Leadership: Proven executive-level responsibility for managing complex luxury hotel or resort food and beverage operations generating $35 million-40 million annually, with direct accountability for profitability and financial performance. Forbes Luxury Experience: Extensive leadership experience within Forbes Four-Star and Five-Star hotels and resorts, with a comprehensive understanding of luxury service standards and guest expectations. Executive Leadership: Minimum six years of progressive F&B management experience, including significant leadership responsibility within large-scale luxury hotels or resorts. Complex Operations: Demonstrated success overseeing multiple restaurants, fine dining venues, lounges, banquets, special events, and resort dining operations. Financial Management: Expertise in multimillion-dollar budgets, P&L management, forecasting, labor productivity, cost controls, and revenue optimization. Team Development: Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing management teams while fostering accountability and employee engagement. Operational Excellence: Experience implementing Forbes service standards, SOPs, quality assurance programs, and operational improvements. Strategic Growth: Ability to identify revenue opportunities, improve outlet performance, and enhance the resort's competitive positioning. Labor Relations: Experience in union or collective bargaining environments is highly desirable. Education: Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred; equivalent executive experience considered. U.S. Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employer-sponsored visa assistance is not available for this position. Hawaii Relocation: Candidates must currently reside in Hawaii or demonstrate a genuine interest in relocating to the Hawaiian Islands and establishing a long-term career within the local hospitality community. Director of Food & Beverage Job Description Executive Leadership & Operations Oversee all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, lounges, banquets, and special events, ensuring operational excellence. Maintain Forbes luxury service standards while providing visible, hands-on leadership. Develop operational strategies, policies, and service enhancements that improve efficiency and guest satisfaction. Collaborate with resort leadership to strengthen dining concepts, service delivery, and overall performance. Financial Performance & Revenue Growth Direct financial performance, including operating budgets, capital planning, forecasting, and profitability. Optimize labor productivity, cost controls, purchasing efficiencies, and revenue opportunities. Evaluate outlet performance, establish financial objectives, and implement strategies to maximize results. Develop initiatives to increase dining revenue and strengthen market positioning. Guest Experience & Forbes Excellence Champion personalized, anticipatory luxury hospitality and consistently exceptional service. Maintain outstanding food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction across all outlets. Implement Forbes-aligned training, quality assurance, and continuous improvement programs. Compensation & Benefits Our client offers a highly competitive executive compensation package designed to attract an accomplished luxury hospitality leader. Base Salary: In the $180,000 range, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Generous Target Bonus: Attractive performance-based annual bonus opportunity. Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive executive-level benefits package. Career Advancement: Professional development and long-term executive growth opportunities. Executive Leadership: Opportunity to oversee a substantial luxury resort food and beverage operation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwin Recruiting