Director of Food & Beverage

Commonwealth Lodging is a renowned hospitality management company dedicated to delivering world-class guest experiences. As a leader in the hotel industry, Commonwealth Lodging specializes in proactive and hands-on hotel management, boasting a team with extensive expertise in all facets of hospitality. Their culture is deeply rooted in the values of professionalism, integrity, and honesty, fostering a team-first environment that prioritizes strong relationships both among associates and with guests. Committed to excellence, the company continually seeks the highest quality talent to uphold its mission of outstanding service and operational success.

As the Director of Food & Beverage at Commonwealth Lodging, you will helm all dining and beverage operations across the hotel, ensuring exceptional quality, service excellence, and profitability. This pivotal role involves leading and inspiring teams to deliver standout guest experiences while managing costs, staffing, and promotional strategies. Your partnership with Sales, Catering, and Rooms departments will align service levels with business demands, highlighting the importance of collaboration and strategic thinking. The Director is responsible for upholding stringent standards in food preparation, purchasing, production, and compliance with liquor laws and safety protocols. This position demands a dynamic leader who can recruit, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The role promises a vibrant work atmosphere within a dynamic hotel setting, encompassing sales offices, banquet spaces, and public areas. Candidates should be comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments that vary in temperature and activity levels, reflecting the versatile nature of hospitality operations. At Commonwealth Lodging, employees enjoy access to their earnings before payday, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plans, disability and life insurance fully paid by the company, travel discounts, merit-based pay increases, service awards, and various incentive bonuses. Additionally, the organization values career growth with advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and referral bonuses, ensuring a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Join Commonwealth Lodging as the Director of Food & Beverage if you bring a passion for hospitality excellence and a proven track record in multi-outlet hotel food and beverage leadership. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing budgets, P&Ls, and revenue streams while maintaining high standards of service and safety. Your energetic, self-motivated leadership will directly influence the guest experience, team development, and operational success of the hotel’s food and beverage offerings. Educational qualifications such as an Associate or Bachelor’s degree are preferred but equivalent experience is also valued. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office and brand systems are essential. Experience with liquor, wine, and food service is crucial, along with a willingness to work flexible hours that include mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a company that not only values your contributions but also supports your professional growth and well-being.