Director of Food & Beverage

Stonebridge Companies; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop in Denver's Cherry Creek district seeks a Director of Food & Beverage to lead Narrative, Kisbee on the Roof, banquets, catering, and in-room dining. This executive role drives guest experiences, revenue strategies, and operational excellence in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field with at least five years in F&B management, strong budgeting, safety compliance, and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food and beverage management, preferably in a hospitality or hotel environment.
• Expertise in food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with guests, staff, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Food & Beverage operations, including Narrative, Kisbee on the Roof, Banquets, Catering, and In-Room Dining.
• Execute innovative revenue-driving strategies.
• Oversee a market-leading banquet and culinary operation.
• Build, coach, and develop a culture centered around hospitality, accountability, and excellence.
• Partner with Sales and Revenue Management to maximize group, catering, and restaurant revenue opportunities.
• Drive financial performance through labor management, cost controls, menu strategy, and programming.
• Ensure exceptional execution of service standards while continually elevating the guest experience.

Skills

Food & Beverage management

Budgeting & cost control

POS systems

Staff training & development

Communication

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

City, State: Denver, Colorado Title: Director of Food & Beverage Location: Denver, Colorado (Cherry Creek) FLSA: Exempt Status: Fulltime Reports to: Assistant General Manager Supervises: Food & Beverage Department Pay Range: $105,00 - $115,000 annually

Job Summary

At The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop, we don't believe in ordinary hospitality. Located in the heart of Cherry Creek, The Jacquard is a lifestyle-driven Autograph Collection hotel featuring two distinct dining experiences: Narrative, our signature restaurant, and Kisbee on the Roof, one of Denver's premier rooftop destinations. In addition, our hotel boasts a first-class banquet and culinary operation that is recognized as a market leader for group dining, social events, and elevated catered experiences. We are seeking an energetic and visionary Director of Food & Beverage who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences. This leader will be responsible for driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and executing a strong top-line revenue strategy across all food and beverage outlets. The ideal candidate combines a relentless service mindset with strong commercial acumen. They understand how to create unforgettable experiences for guests while driving revenue, profitability, and market share. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can inspire teams, implement strategy, hold teams accountable, and continuously elevate the guest experience.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Lead all Food & Beverage operations, including Narrative, Kisbee on the Roof, Banquets, Catering, and In-Room Dining.
• Execute innovative revenue-driving strategies.
• Oversee a market-leading banquet and culinary operation .
• Build, coach, and develop a culture centered around hospitality, accountability, and excellence.
• Partner with Sales and Revenue Management to maximize group, catering, and restaurant revenue opportunities.
• Drive financial performance through labor management, cost controls, menu strategy, and programming.
• Ensure exceptional execution of service standards while continually elevating the guest experience.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food and beverage management, preferably in a hospitality or hotel environment.
• Expertise in food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with guests, staff, and vendors.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven Food & Beverage leadership experience within a lifestyle, luxury, or upper-upscale hotel environment.
• Strong operations experience.
• A strategic leader who can create and execute top-line revenue initiatives.
• Passion for hospitality and developing people.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to turn ideas into results.
• Visible, hands‑on leadership style with high standards and attention to detail, and experience with training and developing staff.

Work Environment

Primarily an indoor environment, including office, restaurant, and kitchen settings. Frequent standing and walking required during service hours, with occasional sitting during administrative tasks. Exposure to kitchen and restaurant equipment, including cleaning chemicals. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business operations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements. All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-08-28.

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values, which are Courage, Vigilance, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity, and Empowerment. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.