Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $160,000.00 - $170,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
wellness programs
Job Description
The Meritage Resort and Spa, located in the heart of Napa Valley, California, is a premier luxury resort destination renowned for its world-class hospitality, elegant accommodations, and exceptional guest experiences. This resort embodies the essence of Napa's wine country charm combined with modern luxury, attracting discerning travelers from around the globe. It offers an extensive range of amenities including fine dining, casual eateries, vibrant bars, a mobile food truck program, and high-volume banquet and catering services. Beyond accommodating guests, The Meritage Resort also hosts an on-premise concert series, making the property a dynamic hub for entertainment and culinary events in... Show More
Job Requirements
- minimum 7 plus years of progressive leadership experience in food and beverage management
- experience managing high-volume outlets and large banquet operations
- proven ability to lead culinary and front-of-house teams
- financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
- ability to work with entertainment-driven activations or large-scale special events
- strong passion for guest experience and team development
- degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or business preferred
Job Qualifications
- minimum 7 plus years of progressive leadership experience in food and beverage management, preferably in luxury hotels or destination resorts
- demonstrated success in managing high-volume outlets, large banquet operations, and multiple revenue streams
- proven ability to lead culinary and front-of-house teams through operational excellence and strategic direction
- financial acumen with a strong command of budgeting, forecasting, and labor/product cost management
- experience working with entertainment-driven activations or large-scale special events is highly desirable
- passion for guest experience, team development, and sustainable business practices
- degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or business preferred
Job Duties
- develop and execute a comprehensive food and beverage strategy aligned with resort positioning and revenue goals
- continuously identify opportunities for innovation in menus, concepts, and experiences across all food and beverage outlets
- partner with marketing to maximize exposure and attendance at concerts, culinary events, and food truck activations
- direct the daily operations of all food and beverage venues including fine dining, casual outlets, bars, mobile units, and catering
- maintain excellence in service delivery, food quality, safety standards, and brand consistency across every outlet
- implement systems to ensure efficient workflows, labor optimization, and product consistency across all service models
- develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
- monitor and control labor costs, food and beverage cost of goods sold, and overall department profitability
- evaluate vendor contracts and procurement strategies to maximize quality while minimizing expense
- lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of front-of-house and culinary professionals
- mentor and develop department leaders through coaching, performance reviews, and growth plans
- foster a high-performance culture of accountability, creativity, and collaboration
- serve as the brand ambassador for all food and beverage outlets and guest-facing experiences
- champion a service culture rooted in hospitality excellence and local Napa Valley sensibility
- partner cross-functionally with rooms, spa, sales, and events to ensure a unified guest experience
- collaborate with event producers and the resort’s marketing team to enhance the on-premise concert series
- oversee food and beverage strategy, staffing, and execution for public and private events tied to the concert series
- ensure food and beverage activations at events enhance revenue while preserving guest satisfaction and safety
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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