Head of Dining & Guest Experience (Luxury Hotels)

Recess Hotel & Club; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off & holidays

Complimentary daily team member meals

Guest & employee discounts

Fitness classes

Travel & stay benefits

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah seeks an experienced Director of Restaurants to lead and elevate our dining operations. You’ll oversee multiple outlets, drive guest experiences, and align service with the Recess brand.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of luxury hospitality leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver memorable experiences that foster guest loyalty.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in food and beverage, luxury hotel setting.
• Proven ability to lead multiple outlets and deliver strong results.
• Strong presence with track record of developing teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining outlets, ensuring service quality and brand alignment.
• Lead and develop outlet leaders and front-of-house teams.
• Drive operational excellence across outlets; focus on guest satisfaction.
• Partner with culinary, beverage, and brand teams on cohesive experiences.
• Engage with guests and club members, addressing needs with care.
• Set goals, monitor progress, and hold leaders accountable.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Guest service

Multi-outlet management

Staff development

Job description

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah seeks an experienced Director of Restaurants to lead and elevate our dining operations. You’ll oversee multiple outlets, drive guest experiences, and align service with the Recess brand.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of luxury hospitality leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver memorable experiences that foster guest loyalty.