Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead banquet operations and partner with culinary teams across upscale venues in Miami. You will drive guest satisfaction, revenue, and staff development in a dynamic hospitality environment.

The role requires strategic oversight of F&B programs, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to events and staff training. Join a culture that values creativity, integrity, and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in banquet operations at a high level.
• 3+ years in roles like Restaurant AGM/Director of Banquet/Asst. Director of F&B.
• Certifications in wine/service optional.

Responsibilities

• Attend property meetings and contribute to strategic goals.
• Develop and lead F&B managers to meet targets.
• Understand property sales and PR strategies for revenue impact.
• Assist Chef(s) with menu engineering and seasonal specials.
• Support Banquet operations during peak seasons and events.
• Train and communicate effectively with all staff.
• Plan and execute on- and off-property events as the property rep.
• Ensure trainings and certifications are completed by staff.
• Assist Director of F&B with projects and initiatives.
• Interview, hire, and train staff; manage performance and coaching.
• Collaborate with restaurant, IRD, bar, and banquet teams.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Expense management

Inventory control

Payroll & labor costing

Staffing & mentoring

Marketing & owner relations

P&L management

Vendor & event coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Mgmt

Tools

Avero

Aloha

Micros

ADP/eTime payroll

Job description

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

Seeking an enthusiastic candidate who will work closely with and report directly to the Director of Food & Beverage to achieve company targets and goals, provide leadership and contribute to the strategic development of the restaurants.

• Attend property meetings.
• Develop and lead managers within F+B.
• Understand the property's sales and public relations strategies.
• Assist the Chef(s) on menu engineering such as seasonal specials.
• Assist Banquet operations during high season
• Assist with training and communication to all staff.
• Lead and coordinate the planning and execution of special events on and off property, act as representation of the property at said events.
• Ensure all staff has completed all appropriate trainings and certifications that may be required.
• Assist the Director of F+B with projects.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; address complaints and resolve issues or concerns.
• Work with the restaurant team, IRD team, bar team, and banquet team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or equivalent field is preferred.
• Strong experience in Banquet operations required
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant Assistant General Manager, Director of Banquet or Assistant Director of Food and Beverage.
• Level 1 Certification of Court of Master Sommelier or equivalent experience.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certification (if applicable).
• Excellent skills in budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, and PL management.
• Able to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of integrity.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions and regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion about matters of significance.
• Proven systems knowledge and experience with Avero/Aloha, Micros and ADP/eTime payroll or combination of these systems.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.