Director of F&B

Hotel Burbank is a premier hospitality establishment located at 150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, CA 91502. Managed by Oh So Original, this expansive hotel features 484 rooms and offers guests a unique blend of classic Los Angeles charm and modern convenience. Hotel Burbank is ideally situated in the vibrant heart of the city, providing unparalleled access to iconic attractions such as Dodgers Stadium, Griffith Observatory, and Universal Studios. The hotel’s ambiance captures the essence of Los Angeles, serving as a creative hub for innovators, artists, and professionals alike. As part of the Oh So Original collection, the hotel combines impeccable service standards with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making every guest’s stay remarkable and memorable. Employees of Hotel Burbank enjoy several perks including 50% off menu items at the hotel’s café, free parking, and eligibility to enroll in various benefits programs. The role being advertised is for the Director of Food & Beverage, a critical leadership position within the hotel’s management team. This full-time role offers an annual salary range from $95,000 to $105,000, reflecting the importance and scope of responsibilities associated with the position. The Director of Food & Beverage is entrusted with overseeing all food and beverage operations within the hotel including multiple outlets, banquet services, and kitchen management. This hands-on operational leader plays a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, and safety compliance across all dining and event services. With a focus on guest satisfaction, this individual ensures smooth and efficient service delivery while upholding OSHA regulations, health and sanitation standards, and alcohol service laws like the Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) program. The role requires strong collaboration with various departments such as sales, catering, rooms, and engineering to ensure that group and transient business functions are executed seamlessly. Beyond daily operational leadership, the Director is responsible for financial stewardship including revenue management, cost control, labor productivity, budgeting, forecasting, and timely financial reporting. They will also champion continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing guest feedback through platforms like Revinate, social media, and Google Business, driving enhancements in food quality, service, and overall experience. As a hands-on manager, this leader maintains a strong presence during peak service periods and special events, often acting as the Manager on Duty (MOD) to support and inspire their team. Recruiting, training, coaching, and motivating staff to maintain a positive, high-performance culture aligned with Oh So Original’s core values is essential to success in this role. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 4 to 5 years of progressive food and beverage management experience in a comparable setting. Expertise in restaurant, bar, banquet, kitchen, and catering operations is vital, along with proficiency in labor management systems and POS technologies such as Micros, BinWise, and Unifocus. Excellent communication skills, leadership ability, and organizational talents are required to effectively direct a diverse F&B team and maintain operational excellence. This position demands flexibility to work weekends and participate in MOD coverage as business needs dictate. Physical requirements include the ability to remain active throughout an eight-hour shift, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted. Hotel Burbank offers an inspiring workplace for a dedicated professional eager to make a significant impact on guest experiences and operational success in one of Los Angeles’s most dynamic hospitality venues.