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Director of Food and Beverage

Bigfishriverfront, Annapolis, MD, United States


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Director of Food and Beverage Management Annapolis, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2583

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Where elevated hospitality meets waterfront energy.

At Atlas, we don’t just serve meals, we create memorable experiences. The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel is a destination for weddings, waterfront celebrations, executive retreats, unforgettable dinners, and everything in between. We are seeking a bold, guest-obsessed, financially savvy

Director of Food & Beverage

to lead the charge across banquets, restaurants, and in-room dining.

If you thrive where luxury hospitality meets high-volume execution, if you love the energy of event day, if you believe leadership is about presence, performance, and people then this is your stage.

What You’ll Own

This role is anchored in banquet and catering excellence.

You’ll:

Oversee all weddings, social events, corporate meetings, and group functions

Partner seamlessly with Sales & Catering from signed contract to post-event recap

Review BEOs for accuracy, feasibility, staffing strategy, and profitability

Establish and elevate service standards across every event format

Monitor event labor, food cost, beverage cost, and financial performance

Conduct post-event financial reconciliation and performance analysis

Build lasting client relationships that drive repeat business and reputation

Provide strategic oversight for hotel restaurants, bars, lounges, and in-room dining

Ensure service standards reflect both luxury hospitality and the Atlas vibe

Partner with culinary leadership on menu engineering and profitability

Drive continuous improvement across all F&B outlets

Develop and manage annual F&B budgets

Achieve or exceed revenue, labor, and cost targets

Analyze P&L, labor reports, and cost controls with confidence

Oversee inventory, purchasing controls, and vendor partnerships

Ensure compliance with food safety and alcohol service standards

At Atlas, people are the experience.

Lead, coach, and develop department heads and managers

Drive hiring, training, performance conversations, and succession planning

Partner with People + Culture on leadership development initiatives

Champion engagement and retention

Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, and hospitality excellence

What Makes You Exceptional

Strategic & Business Acumen

Strong financial literacy and multi-outlet oversight experience

Ability to forecast, budget, and identify revenue growth opportunities

Entrepreneurial, action-oriented leadership style

Strong change management and project management capability

Operational Excellence

Master-level attention to detail in large-scale event execution

Systems thinker who builds scalable processes

Comfortable managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously

Communication & Influence

Persuasive and passionate communicator

Strong public speaking and presentation skills

Active listener who drives alignment and clarity

Skilled in resolving conflict professionally and constructively

Builder of high-performing teams

Coach, mentor, and talent developer

Self-starter who also thrives in collaboration

Role model of our Core Values in every decision

Professionalism & Integrity

Exercises sound judgment and discretion

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred

7–10+ years of progressive F&B leadership experience

Prior hotel banquet/event leadership experience required

Multi-outlet oversight experience preferred

Strong knowledge of banquet revenue management and event profitability

Experience with POS systems, inventory systems, and financial reporting tools

ServSafe certification

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is

$120,000-$140,000 , based on experience, leadership depth, and overall alignment with the position.

Benefits We Offer

We take care of our people — because they take care of our guests.

Paid Time Off

401(k)

100% Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Development Programs

Growth, Mobility & Advancement Opportunities

Pet Insurance

40% Dining Discount at Atlas properties

Why Atlas?

At Atlas Restaurant Group, we believe hospitality is a craft and culture is the differentiator.

We are a growing collection of best-in‑class concepts and hospitality destinations built on energy, excellence, and experience. From waterfront hotels to iconic restaurants, we create spaces where guests celebrate life’s moments and where our teams build meaningful careers.

Here, leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and challenge our leaders to think strategically, act boldly, and execute flawlessly.

We move with intention. We hold high standards. We lead the right way by being grounded in our Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Responsibility, Professionalism, Teamwork, Community, and Uniqueness.

At Atlas, we don’t chase industry standards. We define them.

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