Director of F&B: Growth, Events & Guest Experience

Goodwin Recruiting; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonus opportunity

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Southwest Florida seeks an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead its extensive F&B operations, with multiple dining concepts, meeting and event facilities, and upscale resort amenities. The role focuses on driving revenue, guest satisfaction, and cost controls across restaurants, bars, banquets, and pool operations.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in F&B leadership, proven P&L management, and strong team development skills, with a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive F&B leadership experience in large resort or full-service hotel.
• Previous Director of F&B or comparable executive leadership required.
• Experience overseeing large-scale, multi-outlet F&B operations.
• Strong banquet, catering, and special events experience.
• Proven P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control experience.
• Experience overseeing Executive Chefs and culinary operations.
• Poolside F&B and recreation experience preferred.
• Proven success driving revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Strong team leadership, development, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurants, bars, culinary, banquets, catering, special events, pool operations, recreation, and stewarding
• Lead and develop the F&B management team, including the Executive Chef
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence
• Manage budgets, labor costs, purchasing, and financial performance
• Lead the growth and expansion of banquet, catering, and special events operations
• Ensure consistent service, culinary standards, and exceptional guest experiences
• Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and retention

Skills

F&B leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Executive Chef oversight

Team leadership

Revenue growth

Guest satisfaction

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting in Southwest Florida seeks an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead its extensive F&B operations, with multiple dining concepts, meeting and event facilities, and upscale resort amenities. The role focuses on driving revenue, guest satisfaction, and cost controls across restaurants, bars, banquets, and pool operations.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in F&B leadership, proven P&L management, and strong team development skills, with a track record of delivering