Executive Director – Restaurants, Bars & Events

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible time off

401K with company match

Employee dining

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Black Desert Resort in Utah is seeking an accomplished Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events to lead a diverse, multi-concept F&B portfolio and drive guest satisfaction, revenue, and profitability.

You will partner with resort leadership to shape dining experiences, oversee budgets, staffing, and menu quality, and champion a culture of hospitality and accountability across all outlets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Restaurants, Bars and Events leadership experience, including oversight of multiple outlets in a resort or full-service hospitality environment.
• Luxury resort or high-volume hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing P&L, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Deep understanding of culinary operations, wine and beverage programs, and service standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in hiring, training, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with labor management systems, POS systems, and inventory control software.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Restaurants, Bars and Events operations including fine dining, casual dining, lounges, pool, coffee shop, in-room dining, and banquet services at Black Desert Resort.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans and operating budgets for each outlet, monitoring revenue, labor costs, COGS, and profitability.
• Partner with the Assistant Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events, Executive Chefs, and outlet General Managers to create distinctive dining experiences aligned with Black Desert Resort’s brand.
• Ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience by upholding service standards, ambiance, and menu quality.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team of managers, supervisors, and hourly associates.
• Lead scheduling, payroll approval, and labor optimization initiatives in alignment with forecasted occupancy and business trends.
• Support the development of marketing strategies and promotions in coordination with the Sales and Marketing team.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, vendor relations, and compliance with health, safety, and liquor laws.
• Implement and maintain robust service training and professional development programs across all departments.
• Serve as a key leader during resort events, high-volume periods, and special functions.
• Regularly review guest feedback, comment cards, and Revinate scores to ensure guest satisfaction and implement corrective action where necessary.
• Champion a culture of hospitality, accountability, and teamwork across all F&B operations.

Skills

Restaurants leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Staff development

Team leadership

Service standards

Vendor & inventory management

Flexibility scheduling

Tools

POS systems

Inventory control software

Labor management systems

Job description

Black Desert Resort in Utah is seeking an accomplished Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events to lead a diverse, multi-concept F&B portfolio and drive guest satisfaction, revenue, and profitability.

You will partner with resort leadership to shape dining experiences, oversee budgets, staffing, and menu quality, and champion a culture of hospitality and accountability across all outlets.