Director of Food and Beverage Restaurant 1

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Food & Beverage

Sound View Greenport | Greenport, NY
Full-Time | Salary
Company Housing Available!

About Sound View Greenport

Just 90 minutes from NYC, Sound View Greenport is a 65-room seaside retreat located along the stunning Long Island Sound. Our property offers an immersive hospitality experience centered around relaxation, connection, exploration, and exceptional food and beverage.

Our F&B offerings include  The Halyard , our waterside restaurant featuring fresh, local seafood and breathtaking waterfront views, along with seasonal beach and pool outlets, cocktails, special events, and other guest experiences.

At Sound View, it’s about embracing the simple pleasures — sunsets on the deck, great food, thoughtful hospitality, and unforgettable shared experiences.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic  Director of Food & Beverage to lead the overall food and beverage operation at Sound View Greenport.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, developing a strong and engaged team, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maximizing the financial performance of our F&B outlets.

The ideal candidate is a confident hospitality leader who can balance  people, operations, guest experience, and financial results . You should be equally comfortable leading a team during a busy dinner service, working alongside the culinary team on menu and service execution, reviewing financial performance, developing training programs, and creating systems that make the operation stronger and more consistent.

We are looking for someone who understands contemporary  luxury/lifestyle hospitality standards and can bring energy, accountability, organization, and genuine hospitality to the team.

What You'll Do

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all Food & Beverage operations at Sound View Greenport.
• Lead and develop F&B managers and hourly team members, creating a culture of teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and excellence.
• Be highly visible and actively engaged in daily operations, particularly during peak service periods.
• Ensure consistently exceptional service and guest experiences across all F&B outlets.
• Oversee The Halyard, seasonal beach and pool outlets, special events, and other F&B experiences.
• Establish and maintain operational standards, procedures, and systems that promote consistency and efficiency.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings and ensure teams are informed, prepared, and motivated.
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef on menus, service execution, specials, events, and overall restaurant strategy.
• Develop and implement effective training programs covering service standards, wine, beer, liquor, and product knowledge.
• Address guest concerns and service issues quickly, professionally, and effectively.
• Monitor staffing levels, scheduling, labor costs, and operational needs.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, cost controls, and proper use of resources.
• Develop strategies to maximize revenue and profitability across F&B outlets.
• Manage the F&B budget and regularly review financial performance against goals.
• Analyze sales, labor, beverage, food cost, and other key performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention of F&B team members.
• Coordinate and oversee special events to ensure seamless execution.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership and other department heads to create a cohesive guest experience.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Sound View in the local community and hospitality industry.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, sanitation requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain the property’s aesthetic and contemporary luxury/lifestyle standards throughout all F&B operations.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of hospitality experience , with significant experience in a management or leadership position.
• Previous experience leading a restaurant, hotel F&B department, or multi-outlet hospitality operation.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, beer, and spirits.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a diverse hospitality team.
• Strong financial and operational understanding, including labor, food cost, beverage cost, budgeting, and profitability.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented leadership style.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and engaged in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong guest recovery and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of POS and F&B technology; experience with systems such as Aloha, Toast, or BevSpot is a plus.
• ServSafe, RBS, and TIPS certifications preferred, or willingness to obtain.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during peak operational periods.

The Right Leader

The right person for this role is someone who  leads from the floor . You are visible, approachable, and engaged with both guests and the team. You know that exceptional hospitality starts with a strong culture and that great financial performance follows great operations.

You hold yourself and your team accountable, communicate clearly, follow through on commitments, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves when the operation needs you.

Most importantly, you genuinely care about creating memorable experiences — for our guests and for the people who work alongside you.

Why Sound View?

• Company housing available
• Work at a unique waterfront property on Long Island Sound
• Lead a diverse and exciting Food & Beverage operation
• Be part of a growing hospitality company
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on culture, operations, and financial performance
• Beautiful North Fork location just 90 minutes from NYC
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing hospitality team

If you're an experienced hospitality leader who is ready to take ownership of a dynamic waterfront F&B operation, we'd love to hear from you.