Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

About the Role

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career at Montage Healdsburg, where you’ll lead and inspire as the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences, empowered to think creatively, grow professionally, and have fun while crafting lasting moments for our guests. Working at Montage Healdsburg is more than a job—it’s a way of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing strategic and operational leadership, guidance, and tactical expertise for food and beverage concepts.
• Drive hotel profitability through high-level revenue generation, expert cost control, and labor management.
• Assist with creating and implementing critical paths for all food and beverage operations.
• Assist with the selection, training, and development of key leadership personnel within the division.
• Oversee divisional compliance with federal, state, and local employment and civil rights laws.
• Resolve challenges and opportunities to the satisfaction of all involved parties.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Public Relations, and Marketing teams to communicate offerings and innovations.
• Interact positively with guests, associates, and the community.
• Monitor and ensure food & beverage quality and service standards are met; take corrective action as needed.
• Develop and support all associates; participate in associate recognition programs and community service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including tasks outside the typical scope based on business needs.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of food and beverage management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and analyze data using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Embrace technology—continually learn, adapt, and master new operating systems.
• Knowledge of food service techniques and cost controls, including labor, productivity, food cost, and other expenses.
• Knowledge of food and alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus.

About You

• Passionate about food and beverage operations.
• Exceptional at leading a team.
• Committed to providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments.
• Open to learning, developing, and growing both personally and professionally.
• Trustworthy with integrity.

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods.
• Ability to push and pull food-serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds semi-regularly.

Benefits

• Discretionary Time Off (DTO).
• Healthcare benefits.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan options.
• Banking and Investing Program offering preferred rewards, mortgage discounts, and waived fees.
• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance.
• Parental leave pay differential.
• Pet Insurance.
• Hotel discounts.
• Free meals.
• Fitness & wellness discounts.
• LinkedIn Learning membership.
• Community engagement through Hearts of Montage Healdsburg/Hearts of Pendry.
• Associate events throughout the year.

Pay

The pay scale for this position is $115,000 - $122,000, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, gratuities, or similar.