Hotel/Hospitality Corporate Director of Food and Beverage in Glen Allen, Virginia at Kalyan Hospitality Llc

About the Role:

The Corporate Director of Food and Beverage is a strategic leadership position responsible for overseeing and enhancing all food and beverage operations across multiple properties within the organization. This role ensures the delivery of exceptional dining experiences that align with the company’s brand standards and financial objectives. The director will develop and implement innovative culinary and beverage programs that drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. They will collaborate closely with property-level management teams to standardize best practices, optimize supply chain management, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. Ultimately, this position plays a critical role in shaping the company’s reputation in the accommodation and food services industry by fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in food and beverage management within the hospitality industry.
• Proven track record of managing multi-unit food and beverage operations with demonstrated financial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, health codes, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a corporate food and beverage leadership role within a large hotel or resort chain.
• Certification from a recognized hospitality or food and beverage professional organization (e.g., Certified Food and Beverage Executive).
• Proficiency with food and beverage management software and analytics tools.
• Demonstrated success in driving innovation and sustainability initiatives in food and beverage operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive food and beverage strategies across all corporate properties.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics to ensure profitability and cost control.
• Oversee menu development, vendor relationships, and procurement processes to maintain quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create promotional campaigns and special events that enhance guest engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations and company policies.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate food and beverage management teams to build strong leadership at the property level.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to continuously improve service offerings and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with culinary, beverage, and service teams to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills:

The Corporate Director of Food and Beverage utilizes leadership and strategic planning skills daily to guide multiple teams toward unified operational goals. Financial management skills are essential for budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing performance metrics to ensure profitability. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality standards is applied consistently to maintain safe and high-quality food and beverage services. Additionally, problem-solving and innovation skills are employed to adapt to market trends and implement continuous improvements across all food and beverage operations.