Hotel Bardo Savannah

Director of Restaurants

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401K Matching
health benefits
telehealth benefits
Employee Discounts
Complimentary Meals
fitness classes

Job Description

LEFT LANE is a vertically integrated real estate design, development, and management firm that specializes in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. Known for its commitment to excellence, the company fosters a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace culture where team members are empowered to create lasting impressions through warm and anticipatory service. This progressive company culture is designed to reflect the same feelings of hospitality and care that LEFT LANE aims to offer its guests during their stays.

At the forefront of the company's portfolio is Hotel Bardo Savannah, a flagship luxury property that has been reco... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5-7 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience within a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment
  • Proven success in overseeing multi-outlet operations, including concept-driven restaurants and high-volume bars
  • Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams
  • Deep understanding of food and beverage trends, guest engagement strategies, and service excellence
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and emotional intelligence
  • Highly organized and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 5-7 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience within a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment
  • Proven success in overseeing multi-outlet operations, including concept-driven restaurants and high-volume bars
  • Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams
  • Deep understanding of food and beverage trends, guest engagement strategies, and service excellence
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and emotional intelligence
  • Highly organized and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction

Job Duties

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the leadership teams of all restaurant outlets, ensuring operational excellence and a consistent service culture
  • Oversee the daily operations, financial performance, and brand alignment of each venue
  • Drive the development and execution of innovative food and beverage programming and activations that enhance revenue and guest engagement
  • Partner with the Executive Chef and Beverage Director to curate offerings that reflect the Bardo brand’s distinctive character and sense of place
  • Maintain strong working relationships with department heads to ensure seamless communication and coordination between Front of House, Culinary, and Banquets teams
  • Uphold all brand, service, and cleanliness standards to ensure quality and consistency
  • Recruit, train, and develop high-performing leaders and team members, fostering an environment of accountability, creativity, and growth
  • Analyze key metrics and guest feedback to identify trends, opportunities, and operational improvements
  • Serve as an ambassador of the Bardo brand, modeling its values of integrity, curiosity, ownership, and spirit

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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