F&B Director: Lead Culinary & Events with Daily Pay

Aimbridge Hospitality; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Now offering Daily Pay!

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park is seeking a seasoned Food & Beverage Director to lead all dining operations, from the restaurant to banquets, and to inspire a diverse team to deliver memorable guest experiences. You will manage budgets, pricing, and menus, oversee safety and cleanliness, and partner with culinary and service teams to create consistency, efficiency, and standout events.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on involvement in kitchen and service

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ progressive experience in hospitality or related field, with an associate’s, bachelor’s, or culinary degree.
• Required certifications: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.
• Proficient with Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, and basic technology.
• Extensive management experience in restaurant, bar, banquet, catering, room service, and kitchen operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and financial analysis.
• Familiar with hotel operations, functions of each department, and industry trends.
• Maintains professional relationships and open communication with staff and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all F&B prep and service from restaurant to banquets using standardized recipes.
• Maintain spotless, sanitized, safe facilities while reducing waste and improving efficiency.
• Design menus and events; guide pricing and settings for standout banquets.
• Lead kitchen staff and outlets; ensure smooth operations and striking displays.
• Safeguard assets and sensitive information with integrity.
• Travel safely for company business as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Budgeting

Forecasting

Labor management

Financial analysis

Staff leadership

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Culinary degree

Tools

Windows

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park is seeking a seasoned Food & Beverage Director to lead all dining operations, from the restaurant to banquets, and to inspire a diverse team to deliver memorable guest experiences. You will manage budgets, pricing, and menus, oversee safety and cleanliness, and partner with culinary and service teams to create consistency, efficiency, and standout events.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on involvement in kitchen and service