Strategic F&B Leader for Multi-Outlet Resort Dining

Wellspring Hospitality LLC; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs, CO seeks an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead all resort dining and banquet operations. This role drives revenue, controls costs, and develops high-performing teams across five outlets including Wild Finch, poolside service, and private dining experiences.

The ideal candidate offers 7–10+ years in F&B leadership within a hotel or resort, with a proven track record of growing profit centers and delivering elevated guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive F&B leadership in a hotel, resort, or multi-outlet environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple outlets as a profit center with revenue growth.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L, food/labor cost control, and budgeting.
• Experience with banquet, events, and private dining operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, health codes, and liquor licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all F&B operations, reporting to the General Manager and leading outlet managers, chefs, bartenders, and service staff.
• Develop and execute a strategic F&B vision, expanding Wild Finch beyond dinner service to maximize revenue and utilization.
• Drive revenue growth across outlets while maintaining profitability through menu engineering, pricing, and labor optimization.
• Lead menu development with culinary leadership, ensuring seasonal innovation and local sourcing.
• Oversee all banquet, events, and private dining—from proposals through execution and post-event follow-up.
• Manage F&B budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting to ownership.

Skills

Financial acumen

F&B leadership

Multi-outlet ops

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree or hospitality management

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Labor scheduling software

Job description

The Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs, CO seeks an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to lead all resort dining and banquet operations. This role drives revenue, controls costs, and develops high-performing teams across five outlets including Wild Finch, poolside service, and private dining experiences.

The ideal candidate offers 7–10+ years in F&B leadership within a hotel or resort, with a proven track record of growing profit centers and delivering elevated guest experiences.