F&B Director — Luxury Resort Leader

Chaminade Resort & Spa; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Recognition programs

Job summary

Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Director to lead all F&B operations within the resort. You will oversee restaurant, banquet, bar, and catering services, driving guest satisfaction and maximizing revenue.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in F&B leadership, with strong financial acumen and experience managing multiple outlets. You will partner with Culinary, Sales, Conference Services, Rooms, and other departments to deliver memorable guest

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience within a full-service hotel, resort, or comparable hospitality environment.
• Overseeing multiple F&B outlets and/or restaurant and banquet operations.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets, P&L, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily F&B operations including restaurant, bar, banquet, catering, and special event services.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets, forecasts, and financial goals.
• Champion exceptional guest service and elevate dining and event experiences.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performing F&B team.

Skills

Leadership

Guest focus

Operational excellence

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Job description

Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Director to lead all F&B operations within the resort. You will oversee restaurant, banquet, bar, and catering services, driving guest satisfaction and maximizing revenue.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in F&B leadership, with strong financial acumen and experience managing multiple outlets. You will partner with Culinary, Sales, Conference Services, Rooms, and other departments to deliver memorable guest