Director Food/Beverage

About the role

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is a legendary property in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio, located in the heart of Riverside, California. It features 238 guest rooms and over 160,000 sq ft of meeting and event space, spanning an entire city block. The property is an AAA Four-Diamond, National Historic Landmark with a rich history and architectural beauty.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all restaurant, lounge, banquet, catering, in-room dining, and culinary operations.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase food and beverage revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to create innovative dining concepts, seasonal menus, and memorable guest experiences.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure exceptional service standards throughout all outlets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and team members while fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence.
• Prepare annual operating budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Analyze financial performance, labor productivity, food and beverage costs, and operating expenses to achieve budgeted goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service regulations.
• Collaborate with Sales & Catering to maximize banquet and event revenues while delivering flawless execution.
• Maintain quality assurance standards and respond promptly to guest feedback.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory controls, and cost management initiatives.
• Serve as Manager on Duty as required and participate as a member of the Executive Committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Culinary Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience within a full-service hotel, luxury resort, or destination property.
• At least 3 years in a Director of Food & Beverage or senior food and beverage leadership role.
• Strong background overseeing multiple restaurant concepts and high-volume banquet operations.
• Proven experience managing large departmental budgets, forecasting, labor management, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated success developing teams and building a culture of service excellence.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of luxury hospitality service standards and food safety regulations.
• Experience with hotel property management and point-of-sale systems preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Luxury hotel or AAA Four-Diamond/Four-Star experience.
• Historic hotel or destination resort experience.
• High-volume banquet and wedding operations.
• Multi-outlet food and beverage leadership.
• Experience leading large management teams and union environments is a plus.

What You'll Bring

• Passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Strategic business acumen with a hands-on leadership style.
• Strong financial management and analytical skills.
• Ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

What are we looking for?

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa offers an opportunity to lead one of California's most iconic food and beverage operations, serving hotel guests, local patrons, weddings, social events, and large-scale corporate functions in a truly unique historic destination.

Compensation

$130,000 - $165,000

Benefits

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.