Complex Director of Food & Beverage

Maverick Hotels & Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Service Companies in Chicago is seeking a Complex Director of Food & Beverage to oversee the culinary and beverage operations for Sable at Navy Pier, Lirica, and Offshore Rooftop.

You will lead multi-venue F&B teams with a focus on guest satisfaction and revenue growth, while maintaining world-class service and cost controls in a high-energy environment.

The role requires strategic leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for hospitality, with mentoring responsibilities across venues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex, high-volume F&B operations.
• Bold, guest-centric mindset with a passion for hospitality and service excellence.
• Expertise in budgeting, P&L, cost control, and financial planning.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate, mentor, and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Innovate – Develop cutting-edge F&B concepts that drive guest satisfaction and revenue.
• Deliver Excellence – Ensure world-class service, quality, and consistency across venues.
• Inspire & Develop Teams – Foster a high-performing culture and mentor talent.
• Optimize Operations – Oversee budgets, P&L, cost control and compliance.
• Curate Culinary & Beverage Experiences – Partner with chefs and beverage teams on menus.
• Engage & Elevate – Build guest loyalty through personalized service and memorable experiences.

Skills

F&B ops leadership

Guest-centric leadership

Financial management

Team leadership

Job description

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Complex Director of Food & Beverage - Sable at Navy Pier

PEO - MAVERICK SABLE HOTEL NON-L1 Full Time Director USC - SABLE HOTEL, Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Complex Director of Food & Beverage - Sable at Navy Pier | Lirica | Offshore Rooftop

Are you an energetic, innovative leader with a Maverick spirit? We are seeking a Complex Director of Food & Beverage to oversee the culinary and beverage operations for Sable at Navy Pier, Lirica, and Offshore Rooftop—the world's largest rooftop bar.

This role requires a visionary leader who can drive revenue and thrives in a dynamic, high-energy environment and is passionate about elevating guest experiences.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Innovate – Develop and execute cutting-edge F&B concepts that enhance guest satisfaction and drive revenue.
• Deliver Excellence – Ensure world-class service, quality, and consistency across multiple venues.
• Inspire & Develop Teams – Foster a high-performing culture, mentor talent, and lead with passion.
• Optimize Operations – Oversee budgets, P&L, cost control, and compliance while maximizing efficiency.
• Curate Culinary & Beverage Experiences – Partner with chefs and beverage teams to create trend-forward menus and engaging dining experiences.
• Engage & Elevate – Build guest loyalty through personalized service, innovation, and memorable experiences.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience leading complex, high-volume F&B operations.
• A bold, guest-centric mindset with a passion for hospitality and service excellence.
• Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire teams.

A Maverick approach —fearless, forward-thinking, and always pushing boundaries

United Service Companies is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment extends beyond preventing discrimination and harassment; it’s about creating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We believe in the power of our people, the ideas they bring, and what we can accomplish together.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of United Service Companies to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. United Service Companies also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team 813-425-1985.