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Driftwood Hospitality is a dynamic leader in the hospitality industry, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards across its diverse properties and operations. With a reputation for quality and innovation, Driftwood Hospitality operates with a focus on culinary excellence, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative team environment while aligning its brand values with market trends and customer expectations. It stays at the forefront of hospitality by integrating modern practices in food and beverage management and leveraging expert leadership to drive success across multiple venues and service outlets.

The Executive Chef & Beverage Leader role at Driftwood Hospitality is a critical leadership position responsible for steering the culinary and beverage vision of the property. This full-time position requires a seasoned professional to oversee kitchen and beverage operations, ensuring that every aspect, from menu development to service delivery, aligns with the brand’s standards for quality, profitability, and guest experience. The Executive Chef & Beverage Leader takes charge of daily kitchen performance, menu innovation, cost control, and team management while simultaneously overseeing the beverage program including bars, cocktails, wine, spirits, and beer.

This role demands a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can balance creativity with operational discipline. The successful candidate will manage menu strategy based on guest preferences and seasonality, maintain rigorous food safety and hygiene compliance, and drive culinary innovation while controlling costs. On the beverage side, the candidate will set program standards, manage inventory and storage, and collaborate with marketing and events teams to enhance promotional efforts. A key focus is financial stewardship through managing food and beverage costs, labor productivity, and waste reduction.

Team leadership and culture-building are paramount, with responsibilities including recruiting, training, and developing culinary and beverage staff, fostering accountability, and ensuring strong guest service and satisfaction. The Executive Chef & Beverage Leader will also manage vendor relationships and procurement processes to secure quality products that meet operational specifications. Compliance with all local health and licensing regulations and accurate reporting are essential elements of this position.

This comprehensive leadership role is ideal for a professional with proven experience in culinary and beverage operations, high-volume or multi-outlet environments, and a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences. Driftwood Hospitality offers a supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence, providing the Executive Chef & Beverage Leader with the resources and autonomy to make significant contributions to the property’s success and guest satisfaction.