​Corporate Director of Food & Beverage - JL Hospitality Management

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Director of Food & Beverage

Build the Future of Food & Beverage Across Alaska

This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska. Must be willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska.

JL Hospitality Management is seeking an experienced, innovative, and results-driven Corporate Director of Food & Beverage to lead the strategic direction of our food and beverage operations across a growing portfolio of hotels throughout Alaska. This is an opportunity to shape the future of dining experiences across multiple brands and property types. From full-service seasonal restaurants and lounges to Marriott select-service food and beverage programs, you'll have the opportunity to create portfolio-wide standards, elevate culinary and beverage offerings, drive financial performance, and build a culture of operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Operations, you'll lead a talented team of Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and Food & Beverage Managers while partnering with General Managers to deliver exceptional guest experiences across our portfolio.

If you're a strategic leader who enjoys building programs, mentoring teams, negotiating partnerships, and creating memorable dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As our Corporate Director of Food & Beverage, you'll:

• Lead the strategic direction of all food and beverage operations across our Alaska portfolio.
• Develop standardized culinary and beverage programs that elevate quality, consistency, and profitability.
• Create innovative beverage concepts and establish company-wide standards for non-Marriott properties.
• Partner with Executive Chefs and Food & Beverage leaders to enhance menus, service, and guest experiences.
• Drive financial performance through labor management, menu engineering, purchasing strategies, and cost controls.
• Negotiate portfolio-wide vendor partnerships and purchasing agreements to maximize value and operational efficiency.
• Support new hotel openings, acquisitions, renovations, and restaurant concept development.
• Coach and develop Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and Food & Beverage leaders while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, Marriott brand requirements, and all food safety and alcoholic beverage regulations.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a hospitality leader who brings:

• 5+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience.
• Multi-property hotel and/or restaurant experience.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&Ls, labor, food and beverage costs, and revenue performance.
• Experience leading Executive Chefs and Food & Beverage leadership teams.
• Success developing beverage programs, menu strategies, and operational standards.
• Experience negotiating vendor agreements and leveraging purchasing power.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska.
• Willingness to travel throughout Alaska.

Why JL Hospitality Management?

At JL Hospitality Management, we're building more than great hotels. We're building experiences.

Our portfolio includes seasonal destination properties, year-round hotels, Marriott-branded locations, and independent concepts, giving you the opportunity to influence a wide variety of food and beverage operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• The opportunity to shape the future of Food & Beverage across a growing hospitality organization

If you're a visionary hospitality leader who thrives on developing people, elevating guest experiences, and building innovative food and beverage programs, we invite you to join our executive team.