Director of Food and Beverage
Four Seasons Hotels, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Director Of Food & Beverage
The Director of Food & Beverage provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the resort's Food & Beverage Division. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and an elevated guest experience across all outlets, while developing and inspiring a diverse leadership team. Reporting to the Resort Manager, the Director of Food & Beverage partners closely with the Executive Chef, Planning Committee, and senior leaders to ensure innovation, consistency, and long-term growth. What You'll Do Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Food & Beverage Division, ensuring long-term growth, profitability, and exceptional guest experiences Lead, mentor, and develop Food & Beverage leaders and teams while upholding Four Seasons cultural values and service standards Oversee budgeting, forecasting, labor management, purchasing, and inventory control with a focus on financial performance and creative revenue generation Maintain a strong, visible presence throughout the operation, building meaningful relationships with guests, regular patrons, and internal partners Collaborate closely with the Resort Manager, Executive Chef, and Planning Committee to design menus, wine programs, and amenities that balance quality, innovation, and value Ensure consistent compliance with Four Seasons standards, policies, and local regulatory requirements Foster strong communication and collaboration across departments to support seamless resort operations What To Bring College degree in hotel/restaurant management, business administration, or equivalent professional experience Five to seven years of progressive leadership experience across multiple Food & Beverage department head roles Proven experience leading large-scale Food & Beverage operations within luxury or upscale hospitality environments Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls Deep operational knowledge of food & beverage service, guest experience standards, and team development A visible, people-focused leadership style with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach Ability to obtain all required food handling and alcohol service certifications Join Our 'Ohana & Enjoy Our Amazing Benefits: Salary Range: $123,000 - $185,000 An on-site Physical Therapist 24-hour access to Indoor and Outdoor Gym Holiday, Vacation & Sick pay Robust Benefit Plan Company Match 401K Plan Laundered Employee Uniform Free employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary 'Ohana Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide Training and Development Opportunities Employee Recognition Programs Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons Resort Hual?lai. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsResortHualalai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fshualalai/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSHualalai We look forward to receiving your application! Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Director of Food & Beverage provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the resort's Food & Beverage Division. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and an elevated guest experience across all outlets, while developing and inspiring a diverse leadership team. Reporting to the Resort Manager, the Director of Food & Beverage partners closely with the Executive Chef, Planning Committee, and senior leaders to ensure innovation, consistency, and long-term growth. What You'll Do Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Food & Beverage Division, ensuring long-term growth, profitability, and exceptional guest experiences Lead, mentor, and develop Food & Beverage leaders and teams while upholding Four Seasons cultural values and service standards Oversee budgeting, forecasting, labor management, purchasing, and inventory control with a focus on financial performance and creative revenue generation Maintain a strong, visible presence throughout the operation, building meaningful relationships with guests, regular patrons, and internal partners Collaborate closely with the Resort Manager, Executive Chef, and Planning Committee to design menus, wine programs, and amenities that balance quality, innovation, and value Ensure consistent compliance with Four Seasons standards, policies, and local regulatory requirements Foster strong communication and collaboration across departments to support seamless resort operations What To Bring College degree in hotel/restaurant management, business administration, or equivalent professional experience Five to seven years of progressive leadership experience across multiple Food & Beverage department head roles Proven experience leading large-scale Food & Beverage operations within luxury or upscale hospitality environments Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls Deep operational knowledge of food & beverage service, guest experience standards, and team development A visible, people-focused leadership style with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach Ability to obtain all required food handling and alcohol service certifications Join Our 'Ohana & Enjoy Our Amazing Benefits: Salary Range: $123,000 - $185,000 An on-site Physical Therapist 24-hour access to Indoor and Outdoor Gym Holiday, Vacation & Sick pay Robust Benefit Plan Company Match 401K Plan Laundered Employee Uniform Free employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary 'Ohana Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide Training and Development Opportunities Employee Recognition Programs Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons Resort Hual?lai. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsResortHualalai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fshualalai/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSHualalai We look forward to receiving your application! Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.