Director, Destinations Food & Beverage Operations
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,900.00 - $110,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
term life insurance
Disability Coverage
401(k) plan with Company Match
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Complementary cruises
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
On-site fitness center
Job Description
Carnival Corporation & plc is the world's largest leisure travel company, renowned for delivering unforgettable happiness to guests through its diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations. With a presence spanning North America, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Southern Europe, and more, Carnival stands as a global leader in the cruise and destination hospitality industry. The company’s vast network includes well-known names like Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, P&O Cruises, Cunard Line, AIDA, and Costa Cruises. Carnival’s mission revolves around creating exceptional experiences for guests, fostering a welcoming environment, and promoting a culture grounded... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hotel or food and beverage management
- Minimum 10 years full-services hospitality experience
- Restaurant, culinary, and catering experience
- Preferably experience in cruise operations or large hotel environment
- Experience managing multiple units in a matrix organization
- Proficiency with food sanitation standards
- Strong computer skills
- Knowledge of food and beverage design
- Understanding of environmental and regulatory compliance
- Ability to travel 25 to 50 percent
- Located or willing to relocate to Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area
- Ability to work hybrid schedule Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday remote
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in hotel or food and beverage management
- 10 plus years of full-service hospitality experience
- Restaurant, culinary, and catering experience required
- Experience in cruise operations or large hotel environment preferred
- Multi-unit experience in a matrix organization
- Proficiency in food sanitation
- Strong computer literacy
- Knowledge of F&B design
- Environmental and regulatory compliance experience relevant to cruise vessels or US land-based operations
Job Duties
- Oversee food and beverage operations across seven destinations
- Manage third-party food and beverage operators including audits for guest service, F&B quality, and public health
- Directly supervise internal food and beverage teams post-development completion
- Ensure consistent quality and service standards
- Define and implement food and beverage models for new developments including menu development, operating procedures, staffing levels, KPIs, cost management, sourcing, and logistics
- Prepare and monitor annual operational plans and budgets
- Forecast and manage costs to ensure profitability
- Develop and execute revenue growth strategies
- Ensure compliance with safety, sanitary, and regulatory standards
- Develop and enforce SOPs for food safety and waste management
- Recruit, train, and develop food and beverage professionals
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and foster a culture of high performance
- Build and maintain vendor and supplier relationships
- Partner with sourcing and concession teams for contract negotiations
- Lead new restaurant development and operational startup
- Stay updated on industry trends and implement innovative concepts to enhance guest experience
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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