Food & Beverage Director

Job Description

Job Description

Food & Beverage Director

Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach | Rehoboth Beach, Delaware | Full-Time

Salary: $55,000–$60,000 annually, plus performance-based bonus opportunity

About the Position

Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Director to oversee all food and beverage operations, including restaurant, bar, catering, and banquet services.

The hotel offers approximately 7,500 square feet of banquet and pre-function space, hosting a variety of events ranging from weddings and social gatherings to corporate meetings and group functions. We're looking for someone with a strong background in banquet and event operations who understands how to plan, organize, and execute events from start to finish.

This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for growing revenue, managing expenses, developing a strong team, and delivering a great experience for both hotel guests and local customers. An important part of the role will be growing the restaurant and bar's presence in the Rehoboth Beach community.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant, bar, catering, and banquet departments.

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Banquet Captain to maintain food quality, service standards, and operational efficiency.

• Plan and coordinate banquet operations, including staffing, food ordering, kitchen preparation, setup, plating, timing, and service.

• Work with the Sales & Event Coordinator to ensure all event requirements are understood and properly executed.

• Lead and develop the food and beverage team, establishing clear expectations for service, professionalism, and accountability.

• Identify opportunities to grow restaurant, bar, and catering revenue, with an emphasis on attracting more local business.

• Manage departmental financial performance, including revenue goals, labor costs, food and beverage costs, inventory, and other operating expenses.

• Monitor results and take action to ensure the department meets its budget and profitability goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of food and beverage management experience, preferably in a hotel, resort, conference center, or similar environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing banquet and catered event operations.

• Strong understanding of event execution, including staffing, food preparation, ordering, setup, and service.

• Experience managing budgets, labor, food and beverage costs, and departmental profitability.

• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a team.

• Highly organized, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on management style and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business and event schedules.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $55,000–$60,000, based on experience.

• Performance-based bonus opportunity.

• Paid time off.

• Health benefits

• Hotel employee discounts.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth of the hotel's food and beverage operation.

Interested?

If you have a strong background in food and beverage management, enjoy the challenges of event operations, and take pride in building a successful team, we'd like to hear from you.

Join the Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach and help us grow our restaurant, bar, and banquet business.