Director of Food & Beverage

Magnolia Hotel Omaha is a premier luxury hotel located in the heart of Omaha, known for its exceptional hospitality, refined dining experiences, and commitment to delivering world-class service. As a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, Magnolia Hotel Omaha offers guests a blend of sophisticated comfort and extraordinary experiences. Committed to excellence, the hotel caters to upscale travelers and discerning guests seeking superior accommodations combined with impeccable food and beverage services. The property features elegant event spaces, high-end dining outlets, and a team dedicated to ensuring every stay is memorable. The hotel’s reputation for quality and guest satisfaction has made it a favored destination for both leisure and business travelers alike.

We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Food and Beverage Director to lead and oversee the entire food and beverage operations within the hotel. This key leadership role demands a strategic and visionary professional with significant expertise in refined dining, banquet management, and catering events. The Food and Beverage Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the guest dining experience while driving revenue growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing high-volume, fast-paced environments successfully while maintaining the highest standards of service and quality. This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

The Food and Beverage Director will be responsible for leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of food and beverage managers, chefs, servers, and support staff. By fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and high morale, the Director will ensure consistent service quality across all food and beverage outlets. This leadership role requires overseeing recruitment, training, and performance evaluations, all aimed at operational efficiency and exceptional guest satisfaction.

A core part of the role involves managing all aspects of refined dining operations, which includes collaborating closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager to develop and execute seasonal, innovative menus and beverage programs. The Director will also handle inventory management, supplier relationships, and cost controls to maintain quality and profitability. Ensuring seamless banquet and catering operations for meetings, conferences, weddings, and other events is essential to this position. The Director will collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop attractive catering packages and pricing strategies that maximize revenue and meet guest needs.

Financial stewardship is another critical responsibility, involving budget development, cost control, waste reduction, and regular analysis of food and beverage performance through detailed reports. Monitoring financial outcomes and driving revenue growth form a significant part of this role. Additionally, the Food and Beverage Director is tasked with creating memorable dining experiences while implementing rigorous quality control measures focused on food safety, cleanliness, and service standards.

Effective collaboration with hotel management and other key departments such as sales, marketing, and housekeeping is vital for smooth, efficient operations and alignment with the overall brand vision. Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a positive and productive work environment are essential for success in this role.

This is a full-time leadership position offering an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan, paid time off and sick leave, performance-based bonuses, a 401(k) plan with company match, monthly cellphone reimbursement, complimentary team member meals, complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties, and access to an employee assistance program. Join the Magnolia Hotel Omaha team and contribute to an exciting journey of hospitality excellence and guest satisfaction.