Director of Food And Beverage

St Petersburg, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $68,100.00 - $108,700.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Paid holidays

Job Description

TradeWinds Resort is a renowned hospitality establishment located on the picturesque Gulf Coast of St. Pete Beach, Florida. Recognized as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace, this resort impresses both visitors and employees with its commitment to excellence and a welcoming atmosphere. TradeWinds features two destination resorts positioned just minutes apart, catering to a wide variety of guests seeking an extraordinary beach vacation experience. As a luxury resort, TradeWinds combines beautiful beachfront locations, modern accommodations, and extensive amenities to create an unforgettable stay. The resort’s dedication to maintaining superior service standards and creating a memorable guest experience has positioned it as a leading vacation destination in the gulf coast region.

The Director of Food & Beverage at TradeWinds Resort is a senior executive role and an integral part of the resort’s executive committee. This role holds primary responsibility for overseeing, managing, and directing all food and beverage operations across the property’s various outlets. The main goal of the director is to ensure the food and beverage department remains profitable while maintaining exceptional product and service quality. This position demands strong leadership skills to inspire and supervise the food and beverage teams, ensuring operational excellence and consistent guest satisfaction.

This role requires the director to work closely with other executive members to align departmental operations with overall resort goals. Strategic marketing initiatives are encouraged to promote both existing and new food and beverage offerings, with an emphasis on boosting revenue and reducing employee turnover. The director will develop and manage budgets, forecasting performance based on market trends and operational data, while implementing necessary measures to meet or exceed financial objectives. Legal compliance, including adherence to liquor laws and health regulations, is a critical component of the role.

Beyond financial oversight, the Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for fostering a guest-focused culture where all employees deliver attentive, courteous service. The position includes interviewing, hiring, and training staff to uphold the resort’s standards, and requires active participation in departmental and hotel-wide meetings and training sessions. Issuing timely reports, monitoring the quality of service and food products, and coordinating loss prevention efforts are also vital to the role.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for individuals with extensive experience in multi-outlet hotel food and beverage operations, ideally in luxury or independent hotel environments. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of food preparation techniques, health and safety standards, and payroll management. Flexibility to work extended and variable hours is necessary to support the dynamic, guest-centered nature of resort operations. The role demands excellent communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced setting. Overall, the Director of Food & Beverage at TradeWinds Resort plays a pivotal role in elevating the guest experience, driving financial success, and cultivating a positive and professional work environment within the food and beverage departments.

Job Requirements

Education level minimum of associate degree or equivalent experience
Minimum six years of progressive leadership experience in hotel food and beverage operations or related field
Proven ability to manage multi outlet food and beverage departments
Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques safety and sanitation regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work extended and variable hours including weekends and holidays
Proficient with POS systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to lead teams effectively and reduce employee turnover
Strong budgeting and financial management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
High level of customer service orientation
Must maintain professionalism and adhere to grooming standards
Ability to comply with all liquor laws and health regulations
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job Qualifications

A minimum of six years of progressive leadership experience in hotel food and beverage operations or a related discipline or a combination of education and experience including a four-year degree with at least three years of related experience or a two-year degree with four or more years of related experience
Hotel opening with multiple food and beverage outlets preferred
Previous experience with food and beverage pool and beach operations preferred
Experience working with independent ownership in the luxury hotel environment preferred
Experience with POS system setup a plus
Proficiency in Windows company approved spreadsheets and word processing
Knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques health department rules and regulations liquor laws and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written with all levels of employees and guests
Ability to listen understand and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests
Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required
Maintain regular attendance and comply with hotel standards as required by scheduling
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming including wearing nametags
Comply with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe efficient hotel operations
Ability to handle problems including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems
Ability to understand and evaluate complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Job Duties

Provide hands-on leadership and oversight of all food and beverage personnel ensuring operational alignment accountability and consistent execution across all outlets
Prepare manage and monitor the food and beverage budget forecast performance track trends and implement follow-up actions to achieve financial and productivity goals
Evaluate industry trends competitive insights and market activity to proactively evolve offerings and maintain profitable relevant and experience-driven operations
Work with other executive committee members and keep them informed of food and beverage issues as they arise
Interview candidates for front-of-house food and beverage positions and follow standards for hiring approvals
Conduct and/or attend all required meetings including pre-convention and post-convention meetings
Supervise all food and beverage personnel
Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner
Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring attention
Coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in the food and beverage department
Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner
Organize and conduct department meetings on a regular basis
Monitor quality of service and product
Collaborate with culinary and operational partners on menu planning development and execution balancing creativity guest appeal and cost control
Ensure timely purchase of food and beverage items within budget allocation
Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws health and sanitation regulations
Ensure departmental compliance with standard operating procedures
Ensure training of department heads on standard operating procedures report preparation and technical job tasks
Attend and/or conduct departmental and hotel training
Ensure overall guest satisfaction