Luxury F&B Director: Restaurants & Bars Leader

Starwood Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Austin is seeking a Director of Restaurants & Bars to provide strategic leadership for all Food & Beverage operations across the property. You will steer guest experiences, financial performance, brand alignment, and team engagement in restaurants, bars, lounges, in-room dining, and seasonal outlets.

Lead pre-opening and ongoing operations, drive profitability, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and PR to grow the property’s luxury F&B reputation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of Food & Beverage experience, with at least 2 years in senior leadership roles.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment in a similar capacity.
• Proven track record managing high-volume, multi-outlet Food & Beverage operations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and driving profitability.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strategic business development and marketing experience.
• Ability to lead and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and VIP clientele.
• Ability to manage multicultural teams in diverse environments.
• Strong guest-centric mindset with a focus on personalized service.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Spanish) a plus.
• Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor aligned with the 1 Hotels brand and culture.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all Food & Beverage outlets, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, service excellence, and operational efficiency.
• Provide inspirational leadership to enliven the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good-Natured Service and uphold our Brand Pillars.
• Lead pre-opening, opening, ongoing operations, seasonal transitions, and closures of all F&B venues as applicable.
• Ensure service and sanitation standards are consistently upheld across restaurants, bars, lounges, and room service.
• Facilitate regular pre-meal briefings with Chefs and Restaurant Managers to align teams on menu offerings, service expectations, and guest experience priorities.
• Oversee booking, planning, and execution of restaurant parties, special events, and in-room dining hospitality suites.
• Drive business growth by attracting external clientele, particularly within the luxury market.
• Leverage industry relationships, social networks, and partnerships to enhance the property’s F&B reputation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and PR teams to develop and execute annual promotional calendars and targeted revenue-driving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Operations management

Guest relations

Team building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Starwood Hotels in Austin is seeking a Director of Restaurants & Bars to provide strategic leadership for all Food & Beverage operations across the property. You will steer guest experiences, financial performance, brand alignment, and team engagement in restaurants, bars, lounges, in-room dining, and seasonal outlets.

Lead pre-opening and ongoing operations, drive profitability, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and PR to grow the property’s luxury F&B reputation.