Head of Food & Beverage Operations

Red Cliffs Lodge Moab; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cliffs Lodge Moab is seeking a proactive leader to direct and organize the Food & Beverage functions across all outlets, ensuring high quality, service excellence, and strong merchandising to maximize profits. You will own guest experiences, follow up on requests, and coordinate with culinary and sales teams to deliver exceptional experiences.

The role requires managing budgets, inventories, and staff scheduling while driving revenue and controlling costs in a dynamic resort environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of F&B operation experience.
• 3–5 years of management experience in a hospitality setting.
• Culinary, sales and service background preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and organize the F&B outlets to meet daily operation needs.
• Oversee Restaurant, Bar, and In-Room Dining functions and planning.
• Monitor industry trends and update beverage lists and menus for profitability.
• Prepare and monitor the F&B budget and department performance.
• Maintain vendor/supplier relationships for seasonal offerings and timely rollouts.
• Participate in inventories and submit reports to accounting on schedule.
• Develop revenue enhancement and cost containment strategies for all outlets.
• Create and monitor schedules for restaurant, bar, and in-room dining teams to ensure profitability.
• Collaborate with culinary team on menu designs to attract target customers.
• Consult with Sales Manager and banquets team and other departments as needed.
• Manage payroll and time & attendance for F&B staff.
• Implement control of food, beverage and labor costs across departments.
• Establish profit objectives and uphold quality standards of food, service, cleanliness, merchandising.
• Place orders for food and beverage supplies and stay aligned with brand requirements.
• Ensure consistent food quality and timely delivery across outlets.
• Attend mandatory meetings and lead staff toward exceptional guest service and satisfaction.
• Maintain high energy, positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Continuously evaluate customer acceptance and adjust operating/marketing policies as needed.
• Mentor and retrain staff across positions and equipment as required.
• Serve as a role model and uphold policies, procedures, and high performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PMS software

POS systems

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

Red Cliffs Lodge Moab is seeking a proactive leader to direct and organize the Food & Beverage functions across all outlets, ensuring high quality, service excellence, and strong merchandising to maximize profits. You will own guest experiences, follow up on requests, and coordinate with culinary and sales teams to deliver exceptional experiences.

The role requires managing budgets, inventories, and staff scheduling while driving revenue and controlling costs in a dynamic resort environment.