Director Food & Beverage

HRI Hospitality; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Caption by Hyatt, Nashville, proudly managed by HRI Hospitality, seeks a Director of Food & Beverage to lead all F&B operations. The role oversees restaurants, lounges, bars, and banquets, driving guest satisfaction and revenue performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in F&B leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of managing multiple outlets. This on-site role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive F&B leadership experience.
• Prior experience managing multiple outlets, banquets, and bars.
• Strong background in financial management, budgeting, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all F&B outlets, including restaurants, lounges, bars, and banquets.
• Direct and support F&B management to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Maintain high service standards and ensure guest experiences remain exceptional.
• Develop menus, beverage programs, promotions, and events with culinary and beverage teams.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, labor control, and cost of goods.
• Train, mentor, and coach staff; support recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
• Conduct regular inspections of outlets for cleanliness, quality, and compliance.
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores and implement improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with state and local alcohol service regulations and food safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Banquets, and Front Office to support group and event operations.
• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee purchasing and inventory systems.
• Prepare departmental reports, attend management meetings, and contribute to leadership initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Operations knowledge

Cost control

Labor management

Inventory systems

P&L analysis

Food safety

Sanitation

Alcohol compliance

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

POS systems

F&B software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Business

Hospitality certifications a plus

Tools

POS systems

F&B management software

Job description

Bring your passion for hospitality to Caption by Hyatt, Nashville, proudly managed by HRI Hospitality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Director of Food & Beverage

Department: Food & Beverage

Supervision Exercised: Restaurant Managers, Bar Managers, Banquet Managers, F&B Supervisors, Service Staff

Supervision Received: General Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred.
• Formal culinary, beverage, or hospitality certifications a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience.
• Prior experience managing multiple outlets, banquets, and bars required.
• Strong background in financial management, budgeting, and cost control.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership, communication, and team development abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of restaurant, bar, and banquet operations.
• Understanding of cost controls, labor management, and inventory systems.
• Ability to analyze P&L reports, financial data, and key performance metrics.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and alcohol compliance regulations.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, POS systems, and F&B management software.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, lounges, bars, and banquets.
• Direct and support F&B management team to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Maintain high service standards and ensure consistent, exceptional guest experiences.
• Develop menus, beverage programs, promotions, and special events with culinary and beverage teams.
• Manage departmental budgeting, forecasting, labor control, and cost of goods.
• Train, mentor, and coach staff; support recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
• Conduct regular inspections of outlets to ensure cleanliness, quality, and compliance with brand and company standards.
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores and implement improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with state and local alcohol service regulations and food safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Banquets, and Front Office to support group and event operations.
• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee purchasing and inventory systems.
• Prepare departmental reports, attend management meetings, and contribute to property leadership initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements_._