Director of Food and Beverage

Director of Food and Beverage

Naples, Florida | Up to $175,000 USD | Relocation Assistance Available

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are searching for a seasoned Director of Food and Beverage to lead the full F&B operation of a luxury resort in Naples, Florida, including multiple dining outlets and a large-scale banquet program. An Executive Committee member overseeing a team of approximately 160, with the Executive Chef reporting directly into this role. The right candidate will bring the experience, presence, and passion to train, develop, and sustain exceptional standards across every outlet.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead all F&B; operations across multiple outlets and a full banquet program, maintaining luxury standards throughout
• Oversee and develop a team of approximately 160, including direct leadership of the Executive Chef
• Serve as an Executive Committee member, contributing to the resort's strategic and operational direction
• Drive a culture of continuous training, service elevation, and accountability across all F&B; departments
• Manage F&B; budgets, labor and food costs, and revenue performance in line with resort objectives
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and responsible beverage service standards

QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Food and Beverage Director; first-time Directors will not be considered
• Luxury resort experience is an absolute requirement
• Proven multi-outlet F&B; management and luxury restaurant experience
• Strong track record in training, developing, and elevating F&B; teams to the highest service standards
• Banquet management, pre-opening, and luxury standalone experience are a strong advantage
• Executive Committee-level presence with excellent leadership and communication skills

A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Base salary up to $175,000 USD, negotiable for the right candidate, plus an annual performance-based bonus of up to 20%. Relocation assistance is available depending on the candidate.