Director of Food & Beverage

Myrtle Beach Resorts; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Annual pay reviews & raises

6 weeks vacation

Health & wellness plans

401(k) matching

Job summary

Coral Beach Resort and Suites is seeking an energetic Director of Food & Beverage to lead a multi-outlet operation across six venues. You will drive financial performance, elevate service standards, and guide a diverse team to deliver exceptional experiences for guests at a premier Myrtle Beach resort.

The role requires 3–5 years of leadership in full-service F&B, a hospitality degree, and active DHEC and TIPS certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership in F&B at a full-service resort or multi-outlet property.
• DHEC Certification and TIPS Certification are required.
• Strong communication, organization, and guest-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and cultural leadership across six venues and teams.
• Maintain on-floor leadership during peak dining and events.
• Own P&L, budgeting, forecasting, labor, and inventory control.
• Ensure safety with DHEC, SCDOA, OSHA, and ServSafe Alcohol compliance.
• Address guest feedback with proactive service recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff Development

POS Systems

MS Office

Guest Services

Communication

Education

Hospitality Management or Business Administration degree

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Food & Beverage

Coral Beach Resort and Suites

Annual Pay: $70,000 – $75,000 plus performance bonus

Position Overview

Coral Beach Resort and Suites is seeking an energetic, seasoned hospitality professional to serve as our Director of Food & Beverage. In this vital leadership role, you will act as the strategic business leader for our multi-outlet operation, driving financial performance, team development, and uncompromising service standards across six distinct dynamic venues.

Our Diverse Venue Portfolio

• Sea Level Restaurant: High-volume, full-service breakfast operations setting the tone for the guest day.
• Splash Oceanfront Pool Bar & Grill: Vibrant poolside dining paired with seasonal live entertainment.
• Oceans 6 Bar & Lounge: An upscale, adult-only oasis situated on the 6th floor.
• Coral Bean Café: Our on-site Starbucks coffee shop and quick-service hub.
• Entertainment Zone Snack Bar: Fast-paced food and beverage execution within our 8-lane bowling alley and arcade.
• Catering, Banquets & Special Events: Comprehensive oversight of setup, seamless execution, and breakdown for corporate meetings, weddings, and social galas across 3,000+ sq. ft. of event space.

BEO Management: Masterfully synchronizing culinary and service teams using detailed Banquet Event Orders for groups ranging from 20 to 100+ guests.

Catering Logistics: Directing complex buffet logistics, off-menu customizations, and stringent temperature controls across multiple stories.

Audio/Visual Support: Overseeing basic A/V integration to guarantee flawless business and social gatherings.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Cultural Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of supervisors and front-line staff, fostering a high-accountability culture centered on guest satisfaction.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain a strong, visible leadership presence on the floor during peak dining hours, high-occupancy weekends, and high-profile resort events.
• Financial Accountability: Take ownership of P&L performance, departmental budgeting, forecasting, labor control, and inventory management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous safety standards, enforcing active DHEC codes, SCDOA guidelines, OSHA regulations, and ServSafe Alcohol protocols.
• Guest Relations: Proactively address and resolve guest feedback, implementing service recovery measures to continuously elevate the resort experience.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience in a full-service resort or multi-outlet property-or 10+ years of dedicated, hands‑on experience as an Assistant F&B Director.
• Education: 2-year or 4-year degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration preferred.
• Certifications: Active DHEC Certification and TIPS Certification are strictly required.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency with modern resort POS systems and Microsoft Office suite; exceptional communication and organizational capabilities.
• Availability: Professional flexibility to support varied operational shifts, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal events.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Base Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 annually
• Performance-Based Season-End Bonus
• Annual Pay Reviews & Increases
• Generous Time-Off: Up to 6 weeks of annual vacation
• Health & Wellness: Major Medical and Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) matching program