Director of Food and Beverage

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $71,200.00 - $113,800.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
diversity and inclusion programs

Job Description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a renowned boutique hotel and hospitality brand founded in San Francisco, known for its heartfelt and human-centered approach to hospitality. Established to challenge the impersonal and generic standards often seen in the hotel industry, Kimpton has created a culture that focuses on genuine connections with both guests and employees. The brand holds a unique place in the market, blending entrepreneurial spirit with an environment where individuality, creativity, and self-leadership are not only encouraged but celebrated. This distinctive approach to hospitality results in a vibrant, dynamic workplace that fosters diverse talents and experiences, making every interaction meaningful and impactful. As part of a brand that treasures diverse perspectives and values the personal contribution of each team member, employees at Kimpton feel genuinely empowered and motivated to create exceptional experiences.

The Restaurant General Manager role is pivotal in continuing Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants' legacy of excellence in food and beverage service. Reporting directly into a senior leadership team, this position offers a leadership opportunity to oversee restaurant operations and food and beverage strategies at the property level. The role demands a commitment to achieving budgeted revenues and profitability while ensuring that guests consistently receive outstanding quality food and service in a well-maintained and attractive dining environment. Additionally, the Restaurant General Manager will lead the collaboration with marketing and sales teams to develop effective annual marketing plans aimed at growing and penetrating new markets. This role also includes direct supervision of food preparation, banquet and catering services, and the alignment of food and beverage offerings with brand standards and market positioning. The role embodies leadership that is both strategic and operational, requiring strong skills in budgeting, staff direction, and guest engagement. This position is ideal for a proactive, guest-focused hospitality professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and irreverent environment that is distinctive among boutique hotels. Employment type typically includes full-time status with compensation aligned to the hospitality industry standards for such leadership positions. Kimpton's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures an inclusive workplace where all employees are encouraged to be themselves, lead themselves, and truly make their efforts count.

Job Requirements

  • bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field preferred
  • minimum 3 years of restaurant management or food and beverage leadership experience
  • food handler and alcohol awareness certifications if applicable
  • court of master sommelier level 1 or higher certification or equivalent experience required
  • proficiency in budgeting and expense management
  • experience with payroll and inventory systems such as aloha and adp
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to lead and motivate teams
  • commitment to health and safety compliance

Job Qualifications

  • bachelor's degree in hospitality or restaurant management or equivalent field preferred
  • minimum 3 years' experience as restaurant general manager or director of food and beverage
  • food handler and alcohol awareness certifications if applicable
  • level 1 or higher certification of court of master sommelier or equivalent experience required
  • excellent skills in budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, profit and loss management
  • ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations with integrity
  • ability to interpret instructions and exercise independent judgement
  • experience with aloha, avero, infogenesis, opentable, and adp/etime payroll systems

Job Duties

  • provide restaurant guests with friendly and professional service
  • maintain excellent food quality and consistency
  • develop and implement an annual marketing plan
  • achieve budgeted revenues and improve food and beverage profitability
  • monitor and control costs including inventory, sales, and payroll
  • increase guest happiness through outstanding product and service delivery
  • direct daily staff activities and assignments with appropriate coverage
  • supervise the executive chef to ensure quality and presentation of food
  • oversee banquet and catering operations property-wide
  • collaborate with sales and catering directors on sales and marketing strategies
  • lead all aspects of banquet operations including managerial oversight
  • review and approve menus and pricing in restaurant and banquet outlets
  • evaluate food products and front-of-house employee performance
  • develop pricing strategy for liquors and wines and supervise procurement
  • maintain physical assets through capital planning
  • follow all health and safety regulations
  • interview, hire, train, and appraise employees
  • address complaints and problem solve

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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