Director of Dining & Guest Experience

Recess Hotels; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Daily team meals

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club Savannah is seeking an experienced Director of Restaurants to lead and elevate our dining operations within this vibrant lifestyle hotel. You will oversee multiple outlets, ensure service excellence, and partner with culinary and beverage teams to deliver cohesive guest experiences.

The role requires a strong leader with 5+ years in luxury hospitality, a proven ability to develop teams, budgeting skills, and a passion for guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in food and beverage
• Proven ability to lead multiple outlets with strong operations and financial results
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing teams and driving engagement
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control acumen
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining outlets, ensuring consistency in service, execution, and brand standards
• Lead, develop, and inspire outlet leaders and front-of-house teams
• Drive operational excellence across all outlets with a focus on guest satisfaction
• Partner with culinary, beverage, and brand teams to deliver cohesive dining experiences
• Engage with guests and club members to anticipate needs and resolve concerns
• Set high standards for food and beverage quality, presentation, and service
• Develop and manage annual budgets, monitor financial performance, and drive revenue and cost strategies
• Set clear goals for outlet performance and hold leaders accountable
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations
• Oversee inventory management and implement effective controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support programming and events
• Provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities for leaders and team members

Skills

Leadership experience in F&B

Budgeting, forecasting & cost control

Team development & coaching

Communication skills

Operational excellence in hospitality

Job description

Recess Hotel & Club Savannah is seeking an experienced Director of Restaurants to lead and elevate our dining operations within this vibrant lifestyle hotel. You will oversee multiple outlets, ensure service excellence, and partner with culinary and beverage teams to deliver cohesive guest experiences.

The role requires a strong leader with 5+ years in luxury hospitality, a proven ability to develop teams, budgeting skills, and a passion for guest satisfaction.