Director of Food And Beverage

The Beverly Hills Hotel; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 190.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Complimentary stays with breakfast

Discounts at Dorchester Collection sp?

Professional development programs

Social events and recognition

Meals on duty

Exclusive retailer discounts

Premium health benefits

Competitive retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

The Beverly Hills Hotel is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead all F&B operations across restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets, and culinary teams, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and strong financial performance.

The role includes guiding the planning and launch of five new F&B venues scheduled for Fall 2026, mentoring leaders, and upholding Dorchester Collection standards with a commitment to service excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum five years as a Food & Beverage Director in luxury/hospitality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred; equivalent leadership experience considered.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel and operations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and partner with stakeholders.
• Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays; availability required.
• Active contributor to the Hotel Executive Committee and leadership team.

Aufgaben

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for all Food & Beverage operations (restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets, culinary, stewarding).
• Partner with Pre-Opening Team to plan and launch five new F&B venues scheduled for Fall 2026.
• Serve as executive sponsor for all F&B pre-opening initiatives, ensuring staffing, training, and opening readiness.
• Develop and execute overall F&B strategy aligned with Dorchester Collection standards and luxury service expectations.
• Maintain highest standards of quality, service, presentation, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Instill a culture of attention to detail reflecting The Beverly Hills Hotel’s elegance and heritage.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Jobbeschreibung

DORCHESTER COLLECTION OVERVIEW

Ten iconic addresses, ten extraordinary hotels, one unique collection. Perhaps this is the company you’ve been searching for. A place where your talents, unique personality, ambitions and passions can help us create a true sense of belonging for others. Join us in our desire to make our hotels places Treasured by our Guests , Cherished by Employees and Celebrated worldwide.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Food & Beverage Director serves as the strategic leader of all Food & Beverage operations at The Beverly Hills Hotel, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving financial performance, fostering innovation, and cultivating a culture of excellence across the division. Lead, mentor and inspire a diverse team of leaders and colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and engagement while championing and strengthening Dorchester Collection’s We Care culture.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

As a Director of Food and Beverage at The Beverly Hills Hotel, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:

• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels — stay once a year at each hotel! (Subject to availability and seniority terms)
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels
• World class development opportunities (Service Excellence Training, Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Trainings, Monthly Lunch & Learns)
• Social events throughout the year, including Quarterly Employee Appreciation Day events, Quarterly Employee Awards, Annual End of Year Gala
• Free Meals on Duty
• Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000s of retailers
• Best in market Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Competitive retirement scheme

As a Director at The Beverly Hills Hotel, your compensation will be $190,000 – $200,000 annually + bonus.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Leadership & Operations

• Provide executive leadership and operational oversight for all Food & Beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets, culinary operations, stewarding, and future outlet concepts.
• Partner with the Pre-Opening Team to lead the planning, development, and successful launch of five new Food & Beverage venues scheduled for Fall 2026, including a signature restaurant, standalone bars, a private dining room, and a screening room concept.
• Serve as the executive sponsor for all Food & Beverage pre-opening initiatives, ensuring successful concept development, staffing, training, operational readiness, and opening execution for all new venues.
• Establish and execute the overall Food & Beverage strategy, ensuring alignment with Dorchester Collection standards, luxury service expectations, brand positioning, and business objectives.
• Maintain operational excellence across all outlets by ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, presentation, cleanliness, and compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Instill a culture of exceptional attention to detail, ensuring every guest-facing touchpoint reflect the elegance and heritage of The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Financial & Commercial Performance

• Direct all aspects of financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue optimization, labor management, inventory controls, cost management, capital planning, and profit-and-loss accountability.
• Drive financial performance and operational results to successfully achieve the monthly accountability objectives with the Dorchester Collection Corporate Office.
• Analyse business performance, guest trends, competitive market conditions, and financial results to identify opportunities for revenue growth, operational efficiencies, and enhanced guest satisfaction.
• Partner with Revenue Management, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and operational leaders to maximize profitability and support overall hotel performance.2
• Maintain expert knowledge of local and global food and beverage trends, positioning The Beverly Hills Hotel as a premier culinary destination and its outlets among the most sought-after in luxury hospitality.

Guest Experience & Innovation

• Collaborate closely with Culinary, Restaurant, and Beverage leadership teams, including the development of a new beverage leadership structure, to create innovative dining, beverage, entertainment, and experiential programming that strengthens market positioning and guest engagement.
• Champion guest satisfaction through proactive engagement with guest feedback platforms, service recovery initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Foster strong relationships with guests, VIP clientele, industry partners, and community stakeholders to enhance brand reputation, elevate the guest experience, and cultivate long-term loyalty.

Banquets & Special Events

• In partnership with the Catering Director, provide strategic oversight of Banquets operations, ensuring the flawless execution of meetings, social events, weddings, and high-profile VIP experiences.
• Drive operational consistency and service excellence across all group and event-related Food & Beverage offerings.

Talent Development & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Food & Beverage leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, professional growth, and succession planning.
• Evaluate organizational structures, staffing models, and operational processes to ensure resources are effectively aligned with business demands and future growth initiatives.
• Promote collaboration, communication, and partnership across all hotel departments to support seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences.

Brand Stewardship

• Serve as an ambassador of the Dorchester Collection Vision, Values, and culture, inspiring teams to create memorable experiences that foster lifelong guest loyalty and brand advocacy.
• In partnership with the Sales & Marketing Director, Culinary Leadership, and the Hotel Executive Committee, drive innovation and continuous improvement to position The Beverly Hills Hotel as a recognized leader in luxury dining and hospitality experiences worldwide.
• Maintain alignment with Dorchester Collection initiatives while supporting the unique identity and business objectives of The Beverly Hills Hotel.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Food & Beverage Director in Five Star, Five Diamond, or comparable luxury environment with multiple restaurant, bar, banqueting and in-room dining operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent luxury hospitality leadership experience will be considered.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. Our Food & Beverage Director must feel comfortable communicating in this language.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build strong partnerships with operational and corporate stakeholders to achieve shared business objectives.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and other business-critical periods required by hotel operations.
• Active contributor to the Hotel Executive Committee and senior leadership team, demonstrating initiative, collaboration, and sound business judgment.

The items shared are essential. However, to ensure consistency, our Food & Beverage Director is provided with specifics on how we care for their department and our hotel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel or crouch. Ability to sit & stand for long periods (more than 10 hours). The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act.

OSH Act: An F&B Director may be exposed to chemicals or cleaning agents.