Food And Beverage Director

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

About Our Property

At the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key, Florida's only all-suite Marriott hotel, we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. What sets us apart? Our culture, full benefit plans—including 401k with a company match—and our lucrative bonus programs. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for their success. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in delivering outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a hotel that people want to come to, not through.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all food and beverage departments, including outlets, culinary, banquets, and resort activities ensuring seamless coordination across teams.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize service offerings, presentation, promotions, activities, activations, and guest satisfaction.
• Supervise staff recruitment, training and development, coaching and counseling, scheduling, and performance evaluations to foster a highly motivated, successful, high-performing team of food and beverage leaders and line-level associates.
• Manage inventory control, cost analysis, budgeting, and financial operations to maximize profitability while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to hospitality management best practices including POS systems operation, shift management, and customer service excellence.
• Monitor daily operations to uphold food safety standards and sanitation procedures across all outlets.
• Oversee maintenance and lifecycle management of all food and beverage equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate and enhance existing procedures while developing new concepts or service enhancements that elevate the guest experience.
• Serve as a senior leader in the hotel both with associates and guest engagement—handling escalated requests, concerns, and recovery situations with professionalism and care.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across all resort departments to ensure seamless collaboration, camaraderie, service, and fun.
• Support high-volume banquet and group operations, including weddings, social events, and corporate functions.

Requirements

• College degree plus 3-5 years of experience as a Director of Food & Beverage with demonstrated success in high-volume, managing multiple outlets, and innovative activations.
• Extensive experience in food service management with a strong background in restaurant management and hospitality leadership.
• Proven ability to supervise diverse teams in fast-paced environments with excellent staff supervision skills and a servant-leader mindset.
• Strong understanding of food safety management practices and sanitation procedures essential for compliance.
• Expertise in managing food production processes, cost control measures, and financial operations within the food industry.
• Proficiency with POS systems and other restaurant technology tools to streamline service operations.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to manage hospitality teams effectively under shift management scenarios.
• Experience in banquet service, catering coordination, barista duties, or coffee-related roles is a plus for versatile leadership.
• Leadership qualities that inspire teamwork while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in all facets of food & beverage operations.

Pay

$100,000 – $125,000