Director of Food & Beverage

Pacific Hospitality Group is a distinguished hospitality company known for its owner/operator approach, focusing on long-term value creation and sustainable growth. The group emphasizes a family-focused culture committed to nurturing its team members while delivering memorable guest experiences in every property they manage. By integrating principles such as integrity, compliance, customer focus, and respect into their operational philosophy, Pacific Hospitality Group thrives as a principled entrepreneur dedicated to enriching lives, giving back to communities, and honoring God in all their endeavors. Their targeted strategy revolves around sustainable growth and creating lasting value for investors and employees alike through thoughtful ownership and management practices.

The Director of Food & Beverage role at Denu Hotel & Spa, a new full-service independent hotel, represents a pivotal leadership position tasked with establishing and steering the entire food and beverage operation from inception to ongoing excellence. Scheduled for a May 2026 launch, this leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape the culinary and service experiences of the hotel’s diverse outlets, including restaurants, bars, lounges, in-room dining, banquets, and spa-related food services. This position requires an experienced strategic and operational leader who will be responsible not only for the pre-opening phases, including concept development, training, and vendor relationships but also for day-to-day operations that align with the company’s high standards.

In this role, the Director of Food & Beverage will build and sustain a high-performing leadership team across culinary, service, and beverage disciplines, while fostering a culture rooted in hospitality, consistency, and guest engagement. The individual will manage budgetary and financial responsibilities such as department P&Ls, forecasting, cost control, and revenue growth through innovative menu strategies and promotional activities. Collaboration with the hotel’s ownership and marketing teams will be critical to drive demand through catering and banquet services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of successful new hotel openings, financial acumen, and leadership capability within luxury or lifestyle hotel environments.

As the linchpin between design teams, ownership, and operational staff, this role demands an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to create structure without diminishing creativity. A calm, decisive approach to leadership, combined with detailed attention to guest satisfaction and compliance with local regulations, is essential. The role is perfect for an individual passionate about hospitality, eager to develop teams, and driven by delivering superior guest experiences while positioning a new hotel’s food and beverage operations for long-term success.