F & B Director

About the role

Skamania Lodge is a Pacific Northwest resort set on 175 acres, featuring treehouses, glamping, golf, ziplining, a spa, and multiple restaurants. With over 22,000 sq. ft. of event space, it’s a premier destination for retreats, conferences, and celebrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, lounges, banquet facilities, catering, and beverage programs.
• Drive revenue growth while maintaining strong cost controls and profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department leaders and team members through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction and consistently high service standards.
• Oversee banquet and catering operations supporting conferences, corporate retreats, weddings, and social events.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development, seasonal offerings, and innovative dining experiences that showcase the Pacific Northwest.
• Develop and execute annual budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Monitor labor productivity, food cost, beverage cost, and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal food safety and beverage regulations.
• Foster a culture focused on colleague engagement, accountability, and service excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience in a full-service hotel, resort, or conference center environment.
• Prior experience as a Director of Food & Beverage preferred.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets and significant banquet/catering operations.
• Experience managing large-scale conference, convention, and social event business.
• Strong financial acumen with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and profitability.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large, multi-department teams.
• Knowledge of food trends, wine and beverage programs, and elevated guest experiences.
• Luxury, independent resort, or destination resort experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience in a full-service hotel, resort, or conference center environment.
• Prior experience as a Director of Food & Beverage preferred.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets and significant banquet/catering operations.
• Experience managing large-scale conference, convention, and social event business.
• Strong financial acumen with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and profitability.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large, multi-department teams.
• Knowledge of food trends, wine and beverage programs, and elevated guest experiences.
• Luxury, independent resort, or destination resort experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Financial acumen and budgeting experience.
• Team building and mentoring abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of food trends, wine and beverage programs, and elevated guest experiences.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $135,000 - $150,000.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Work in one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the United States.

Pay

• $135,000 - $150,000

Schedule

• Full-time position.