Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park - Food & Beverage Director

Aimbridge Hospitality; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park, operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, is seeking a Food & Beverage Director to lead all dining and event operations on site. You will oversee restaurant, banquet, bar, and kitchen activities, ensuring consistent quality and efficient service.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and culinary coordination to deliver memorable guest experiences while driving sales and controlling costs. A team-focused mindset and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ progressive experience in hospitality or related field.
• Associate’s, bachelor’s or culinary degree required.
• Certifications: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.
• Proficient with Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, and basic technology.
• Extensive management experience in restaurant, bar, banquet, catering, room service, and kitchen operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills under pressure.
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and financial analysis.
• Familiar with hotel operations, functions of each department, and industry trends.
• Maintains professional relationships and open communication with staff and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and supervise all food and beverage prep and service—from Restaurant to Banquets—using standardized recipes for delicious, picture-perfect dishes.
• Keep every corner spotless, sanitized, and safe, while slashing waste and boosting efficiency.
• Dream up memorable meals and events, guiding the Chef on pricing and setups for wow-worthy banquets.
• Lead kitchen staff, manage every outlet, and create show-stopping displays to keep things running smoothly.
• Safeguard sensitive information, cash, and secure areas, while repping the company with warmth, professionalism, and integrity.
• Hit the road safely for company business, handling every trip with care.

Skills

Meal Mastermind

Cleanliness Captain

Menu & Event Maestro

Operations Overlord

Trust Champion

Road Warrior

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree or culinary degree

Tools

Windows OS

Spreadsheets

Word Processing

Basic Technology

Job description

Join our team as Food & Beverage Director!

Are you ready to lead the flavor parade? As Food & Beverage Director, you’ll keep every bite and sip delicious while making sure guests and team members have a blast. You’ll juggle budgets, boost sales, and inspire your crew—all while serving up smiles and top‑notch eats. Sometimes, you’ll even put on the chef hat and get creative in the kitchen. If you love great food and great vibes, this is your starring role!

Key Skills/Responsibilities

• Meal Mastermind: Organize, direct, and supervise all food and beverage prep and service—from Restaurant to Banquets—using standardized recipes for delicious, picture-perfect dishes.
• Cleanliness Captain: Keep every corner spotless, sanitized, and safe, while slashing waste and boosting efficiency.
• Menu & Event Maestro: Dream up memorable meals and events, guiding the Chef on pricing and setups for wow-worthy banquets.
• Operations Overlord: Lead kitchen staff, manage every outlet, and create show-stopping displays to keep things running smooth.
• Trust Champion: Safeguard sensitive info, cash, and secure areas, all while repping the company with warmth, professionalism, and rock-solid integrity.
• Road Warrior: Hit the road safely for company business, handling every trip with care.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in hospitality or related field, with an associate’s, bachelor’s, or culinary degree.
• Required certifications: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.
• Proficient with Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, and basic technology.
• Extensive management experience in restaurant, bar, banquet, catering, room service, and kitchen operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills under pressure.
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and financial analysis.
• Familiar with hotel operations, functions of each department, and industry trends.
• Maintains professional relationships and open communication with staff and other departments.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

An easy breezy adventure awaits in the Bold New City of the South! Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park is perfectly positioned between the Deerwood Business District, downtown and endless whitewashed beaches. We're just minutes from delightful dining, shopping and major universities. We invite guests to Meet & mingle with friends at our W XYZ Bar, grab a sweet, savory or healthy snack from re:fuel by Aloft, our 24/7 pantry or play in our re:mix lounge. Guests can breeze into one of our Aloft rooms, featuring our ultra-comfortable signature bed and custom amenities by Bliss Spa Bliss® Spa and more.