Director of Food and Beverage

About the role

The Director of Food & Beverage plays a crucial role in the executive leadership team, overseeing all food and beverage operations at the Jekyll Island Club Resort and Jekyll Ocean Club Resort.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative strategies to enhance dining concepts and boost revenue and profitability.
• Create exceptional guest experiences while driving financial performance and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with resort leadership to align food and beverage offerings with the Jekyll Island Club Resort’s commitment to excellence.
• Manage multiple food and beverage outlets, ensuring they reflect the resort’s high standards and contribute to overall business objectives.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience, or a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Food Service Management, Business Administration, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Proven success leading multiple food and beverage outlets within a luxury hotel, resort, or upscale hospitality environment.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor, cost controls, and revenue optimization.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with a commitment to creating an engaging team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex operational challenges while maintaining exceptional guest service standards.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and hotel property management systems (Opera experience preferred).
• A passion for luxury hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests and team members alike.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance benefits
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Complimentary meals
• Paid time off and holidays
• Free Jekyll Island annual parking pass
• Food & hotel discounts at Noble House Hotels & Resorts nationwide, for you and your family
• Career growth opportunities
• On-Demand Pay - Your Pay before Payday

Culture

The resort fosters a culture where the passion of its people is its greatest asset. They aim to provide exceptional service and memorable experiences for both guests and team members.

Values

• Rooted In Family
• Stay A While
• Come As You Are
• Pay It Forward
• Do The Right Thing
• Make Things Better
• Happy To Help