Director of Food and Beverage

The Omaha Marriott at the Capitol District is an upscale hotel located in the vibrant heart of downtown Omaha, Nebraska. This premier hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Marcus Hotels and Resorts, which is distinctly separate from the Marriott International, Inc. organization. Known for providing world-class hospitality, this property is celebrated as one of the leading hotels in the city, combining superior style and exceptional guest experiences. The Omaha Marriott Downtown operates within a dynamic hospitality environment that prioritizes outstanding service, quality, and a progressive working culture that encourages growth and professional development.

This role as Director of Food and Beverage is a key leadership position that offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional eager to contribute to a top-tier hotel's culinary and beverage operations. The position is full-time and management-level, with a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $125,000. The role is not remote, requiring on-site presence at the Omaha Marriott Downtown, enabling direct engagement with the staff and guests. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that all food and beverage facets align perfectly with brand standards, ownership objectives, market demand, and emerging industry trends.

As the Director of Food and Beverage, you will provide overall direction and operational leadership for all food and beverage services within the hotel. This stewardship includes overseeing restaurants, bars, lounges, kitchens, in-room dining, banquet and catering services, group and social events, and experiential dining programs. The objective is to create a seamless, high-quality food and beverage experience that delights guests, fosters repeat business, and supports the hotel’s financial goals.

Your leadership will be characterized by developing and evolving food and beverage concepts, including menu and beverage programming, presentation, merchandising, and pricing strategies. You will take an active floor presence, continuously improving services based on guest feedback and operational insights. It is imperative to maintain strict compliance with health, safety, sanitation, brand, and regulatory standards, ensuring a safe environment for both guests and associates.

Financial stewardship is a vital component of your role, where you will manage Food & Beverage department budgets, forecasts, revenue generation, labor productivity, cost controls, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships. You will spearhead revenue growth through targeted pricing, menu engineering, suggestive selling, and partnerships alongside special events. Collaborating closely with the Executive Chef and other hotel leadership teams ensures that culinary and service teams operate efficiently and cohesively to enhance guest satisfaction.

Further leadership responsibilities include overseeing banquet and catering operations, ensuring flawless execution of group, convention, and social events. You will participate in client interactions such as tastings, site visits, and planning meetings to support sales efforts and build client loyalty. A significant part of this role involves recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing Food & Beverage team while promoting a culture of accountability, inclusion, teamwork, and professional growth.

The Omaha Marriott Downtown offers a culture that values respect, safety, morale, and productivity, striving to balance the hospitality experience with excellent employee conditions. Joining this team means gaining access to executive committee benefits and bonuses, signing privileges within the hotel's food and beverage outlets, room discounts across Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Marriott properties, plus additional perks like employee parking, meals during shifts, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and a 401k plan with employer match. This role is a gateway to career advancement within a prestigious network of properties, ideal for professionals seeking meaningful growth in the hospitality industry.