Food & Beverage Manager-Director

The Westin Dallas Downtown; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westin Dallas Downtown is seeking a dynamic Food and Beverage Manager-Director to lead all F&B operations and drive guest satisfaction. The role entails overseeing restaurants, bars, room service, and related outlets while promoting revenue growth and top service standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in F&B management, a hospitality or related degree, and proven leadership, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills to deliver exceptional experiences in a premier hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in food and beverage management.
• Strong leadership and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and guest-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to maximize F&B revenue and profitability.
• Oversee daily operations of all F&B outlets, including restaurants, bars, room service.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Recruit, train, and manage F&B staff to maintain high service standards.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and analyze financial reports to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to design innovative menus that meet customer preferences and market trends.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to maintain competitive advantage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff management

Budgeting / Cost control

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or Business Administration

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Westin Dallas Downtown

We are seeking a dynamic Food and Beverage Manager-Director to lead and oversee all food and beverage operations within our organization due to a promotion of the previous candidate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality management, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.

This will generally be a Tuesday through Saturday role working evenings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to maximize food and beverage revenue and profitability.
• Oversee daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, room service.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Recruit, train, and manage food and beverage staff to maintain high service standards.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and analyze financial reports to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to design innovative menus that meet customer preferences and market trends.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food and beverage management.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, including inventory management, cost control, and quality assurance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficient in relevant software and point-of-sale systems.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.