Assistant Director of Food & Beverage — Luxury F&B Leader

Aparium Hotel Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Sick Time and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Volunteer Time Off

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Job summary

Aparium Hotel Group in Seattle seeks an Assistant Director of Food + Beverage to lead the floor, mentor staff, and elevate guest experiences across restaurants, bars, and events.

This role reports to the Hotel Manager, drives profitability, oversees Toast and Craftable, and partners with the Executive Chef to design menus. A strong hospitality leader with 5+ years in luxury or boutique hotels is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive F&B management in luxury or boutique hotels.
• Proven leadership with ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong P+L ownership and analytics fluency.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain Alcohol Servers Permit and WA Food handler Permit within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all food + beverage outlets including restaurants, bars, and events.
• Be a visible leader on the floor — engaging with associates and guests to ensure an exceptional experience.
• Maintain consistency in service, quality, and brand standards.
• Support banquet and event execution to ensure flawless coordination between culinary and service teams.
• Assist with inventory management, labor control, and cost analysis.
• Own and administer F+B systems including Toast (POS) and Craftable (inventory / cost management); oversee reporting, covers reconciliation, and system integrity across all outlets.
• Work with Executive Chef, Sous Chefs and other team members to design concepts, menus, beverage lists.
• Lead and support F+B Leadership to achieve departmental goals and drive profitability.
• Contribute ideas for menu development, promotions, and service enhancements that attract both new and repeat guests.
• Monitor guest feedback and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain operational excellence through consistent training, audits, and follow‑up.
• Maintain and apply expert knowledge of all food and beverage items offered; oversee reservation and cover strategy across outlets; partner with outlet managers to maximize covers and turns.
• Support sustainability initiatives and locally inspired programs where applicable.
• Coach, train, and motivate associates to deliver genuine hospitality and exceptional service.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members.
• Foster a culture of respect, accountability, and teamwork — leading by example in every interaction.

Skills

Leadership

P+L Ownership

Communication

Hospitality Excellence

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Staff Development

Tools

Toast POS

Craftable

Job description

Aparium Hotel Group in Seattle seeks an Assistant Director of Food + Beverage to lead the floor, mentor staff, and elevate guest experiences across restaurants, bars, and events.

This role reports to the Hotel Manager, drives profitability, oversees Toast and Craftable, and partners with the Executive Chef to design menus. A strong hospitality leader with 5+ years in luxury or boutique hotels is preferred.