F&B Director for Luxury Hotel: Multi-Venue Dining

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Populus Denver seeks an accomplished Director of Food & Beverage to lead dining and beverage operations, driving profitability and guest experience across Pasque, Stellar Jay rooftop, private dining, banquets, and events.

This hands-on executive role requires strong financial acumen, guest-centric leadership, and collaboration with the General Manager, Sales, and Executive Chef to develop strategic programming and optimize performance across the property.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years progressive F&B management experience
• 3–5 years in senior leadership or director role
• Proven revenue growth and profitability responsibility

Responsibilities

• Oversee F&B operations across multiple venues
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts
• Lead menu development, pricing, and beverage programs
• Drive guest experience excellence and service standards
• Collaborate with GM, Sales, and Executive Chef on growth initiatives
• Lead talent development and operational discipline

Skills

F&B leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Menu engineering

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality

Business Administration (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Hotel PMS

Labor management tools

Job description

Populus Denver seeks an accomplished Director of Food & Beverage to lead dining and beverage operations, driving profitability and guest experience across Pasque, Stellar Jay rooftop, private dining, banquets, and events.

This hands-on executive role requires strong financial acumen, guest-centric leadership, and collaboration with the General Manager, Sales, and Executive Chef to develop strategic programming and optimize performance across the property.