Luxury F&B Director | Forbes Five-Star Hospitality

The Setai; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Setai, Miami Beach seeks a Director of Food & Beverage to lead all luxury dining operations with a strategic and financial focus, ensuring Forbes Five-Star service standards and exceptional guest experiences across restaurants, lounges, in-room dining, and private events.

This on-site, full-time role requires elite leadership, collaboration with the Executive Chef and hotel management, and a commitment to discretionary service, continuous improvement, and maintaining The Setai’s brand equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience.
• 3–5 years in a senior management or director-level role.
• Forbes Five-Star or comparable ultra-luxury hotel experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple Food & Beverage outlets.
• Strong knowledge of Forbes Travel Guide standards and luxury guest expectations.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, P&L, labor cost controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of fine dining, wine/beverage programs, and luxury hospitality trends.
• Ability to lead diverse, multicultural teams and work flexible hours.
• On-site availability in Miami Beach, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic direction and financial performance of all F&B outlets.
• Ensure Forbes Five-Star service standards across all outlets.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development of the F&B leadership team.
• Manage annual F&B budgets, revenue, and cost controls.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu execution and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Talent development

Diversity leadership

Flexibility

Multicultural teams

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

F&B management systems

Job description

The Setai, Miami Beach seeks a Director of Food & Beverage to lead all luxury dining operations with a strategic and financial focus, ensuring Forbes Five-Star service standards and exceptional guest experiences across restaurants, lounges, in-room dining, and private events.

This on-site, full-time role requires elite leadership, collaboration with the Executive Chef and hotel management, and a commitment to discretionary service, continuous improvement, and maintaining The Setai’s brand equity.