Director of Food And Beverage

Overton Hotel & Conference Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

PayActive access to earned wages

Job summary

Overton Hotel & Conference Center is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage to lead all F&B operations, driving profitability while delivering exceptional guest experiences across culinary, restaurant, and banquet services.

You will oversee staffing, budgeting, and menu development, reporting to the General Manager. This leadership role demands a strong hospitality background and a passion for outstanding dining experiences.

Qualifications

• A college degree or two years of hotel experience
• Previous experience in this exact position (preferred)
• Previous experience in a similar or related position (required)

Responsibilities

• You will be the visionary leader of our hotel's dining experiences, overseeing all aspects of our food and beverage operations.
• Your daily tasks will include managing food and beverage staff, developing innovative menus and offerings, and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction.
• You will report to the General Manager or Hotel Operations Manager.
• A career as a director of food and beverage can lead to various executive-level opportunities within the hospitality industry.

Job description

As the Director of Food and Beverage, you will lead all F&B operations, ensuring exceptional service, quality, and profitability across culinary, restaurant, and banquets. You’ll oversee staffing, budgeting, and guest satisfaction while driving innovation and efficiency. This leadership role requires a strong hospitality background, attention to detail, and a passion for creating outstanding dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the visionary leader of our hotel's dining experiences, overseeing all aspects of our food and beverage operations.
• Your daily tasks will include managing food and beverage staff, developing innovative menus and offerings, and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction.
• You will report to the General Manager or Hotel Operations Manager.
• A career as a director of food and beverage can lead to various executive-level opportunities within the hospitality industry, such as regional food and beverage director, general manager, or even corporate-level positions.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A college degree or two years of hotel experience
• Previous experience in this exact position (preferred)
• Previous experience in a similar or related position (required)

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.