Director of Restaurants

Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza & Battle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Paid Holidays and PTO

Marriott hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel is seeking an experienced Director of Restaurants to lead various food and beverage outlets. This role focuses on delivering outstanding hospitality, developing a talented team, and driving operational excellence.

As a hands-on leader, you will engage with guests and enhance their dining experience. Join an award-winning hospitality company and be part of a collaborative leadership team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience, ideally in a full-service Marriott hotel.
• Proven success in leading high-performing teams with improved guest satisfaction and financial results.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, and cost management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a focus on guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for restaurant operations and ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Recruit and develop restaurant leaders and associates with a culture of accountability.
• Enhance the guest experience and drive business performance through culinary partnerships.
• Lead financial performance while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Engage with guests, respond to feedback, and elevate dining experiences.

Skills

Food & Beverage Leadership

Guest Satisfaction

Operational Excellence

Team Development

Financial Performance

Job description

Mobile, AL

Lead Exceptional Dining Experiences at One of Mobile's Premier Marriott Hotels

The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel is seeking an experienced Director of Restaurants to lead our food and beverage outlets and help shape exceptional dining experiences for guests from around the world. From our signature restaurant and lounge to in-room dining, you'll lead a talented team focused on delivering outstanding hospitality, memorable culinary experiences, and exceptional financial performance. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on hospitality leader who enjoys developing people, elevating service, and driving operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic leadership for all restaurant operations, lounges, and in-room dining while ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction, brand standards, and operational excellence.
• Recruit, coach, and develop restaurant leaders and associates, fostering a culture built on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and Hospitality with Heart & Soul.
• Partner with Culinary, Events, and Hotel Leadership to enhance the guest experience, introduce innovative dining initiatives, and drive business performance.
• Lead financial performance through labor management, cost controls, inventory management, pricing strategies, and revenue optimization while maintaining exceptional quality and service standards.
• Champion a guest‑first culture by actively engaging with guests, responding to feedback, and continuously identifying opportunities to elevate the dining experience.

The Ideal Candidate

• Progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience, ideally within a full‑service Marriott hotel or comparable upscale hotel or resort, including responsibility for restaurant operations. Experience within other large‑scale restaurants, country clubs, convention properties, or similar facilities may also be a strong fit.
• Proven success leading high‑performing teams while improving guest satisfaction, operational performance, and financial results.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, beverage management, labor planning, inventory control, budgeting, and cost management.
• Passion for coaching and developing associates while creating an engaging culture where teams thrive.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Why Join Us?

As part of PCH Hotels & Resorts, you'll join an award-winning hospitality company recognized for developing exceptional leaders and delivering Hospitality with Heart & Soul.

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at one of Mobile's premier waterfront Marriott hotels while working alongside a collaborative leadership team committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous growth.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, and Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and 401(k) with company match
• Marriott hotel discounts worldwide plus dining discounts across PCH Hotels & Resorts
• Tuition reimbursement and exceptional leadership development and career growth opportunities

If you're ready to inspire exceptional teams, elevate the guest dining experience, and lead one of Mobile's premier hotel restaurant operations, we'd love to hear from you.