Description The Director, Food & Beverage at Gravity Haus Breckenridge is the senior leader responsible for driving strategic and operational excellence across Food & Beverage. This role requires a deeply experienced F&B operator who can lead high-performing restaurant teams. The Director of Operations collaborates closely with the Executive Chef, F&G Managers, and Hotel General Manager (managed separately by Vail Resorts) to ensure alignment across lodging, guest service, and GH-operated amenities. This role reports directly to the Area General Manager of Gravity Haus Vail & Breckenridge. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Accountability • Own full P&L performance for F&B and Membership departments. • Lead proactive forecasting and re-forecasting across all revenue and expense lines: food, beverage, private events, membership activations, and retail. • Identify and execute incremental revenue opportunities through private dining, group sales, partnerships, and new offerings across F&B and member amenities. • Drive disciplined cost control and margin improvement through COGS management, labor optimization, and operational efficiency. • Lead monthly financial reviews with key stakeholders, using data to guide decisions and course-corrections. • Ensure timely invoice processing, payroll accuracy, and budget compliance. Food & Beverage Oversight • Provide direct oversight to the Food & Beverage Managers and work in close collaboration with the Executive Chef. • Mentor and support the F&B leadership team to drive performance, accountability, and leadership development. • Run daily pre-shift meetings focused on service standards, team alignment, member touches, and business priorities. • Maintain tight controls over labor scheduling, guest experience, and menu execution. • Partner with the Executive Chef and Bar Manager on menu development, pricing strategy, and product innovation. • Collaborate on sales reporting and menu engineering to elevate high-margin items and retire underperformers. • Ensure consistent execution of key operating practices including inventory (monthly), payroll (weekly), and compliance protocols. • Engage and partner with Marketing to drive F&B revenue and covers. Cross-Department & Hotel Collaboration • Act as the primary Gravity Haus liaison to the Hotel GM (Vail Resorts) to align lodging, guest service, and member/F&B strategies. • Coordinate across departments to ensure operational consistency, mutual support, and guest/member satisfaction. • Help build a culture of high performance, trust, and shared accountability between hotel operations and GH-operated amenities. Events, Private Dining & Revenue Growth • Work with the Event Sales Manager and Membership Manager to drive bookings in newly renovated lounge and dining spaces. • Strategize with F&B and Marketing teams to build programming that generates new revenue streams and attracts locals and members. • Lead development and execution of group sales packages, buyouts, and creative event offerings. Brand & Cultural Leadership • Be a highly visible, engaged leader — present daily in the restaurant. • Ensure Gravity Haus values are lived out through every guest and member interaction. • Build and nurture a team culture rooted in performance, respect, fun, and hospitality. • Serve as a champion of our mission to create a globally conscious community for the modern adventurer. What We’re Looking For • Minimum 3 years of management leadership in an upscale, high-volume restaurant with exceptional food and beverage standards. • Strong leadership acumen with the ability to align culture, standards, and strategic direction. • Excellent emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills; able to build strong relationships with team members and community members. • Demonstrated ability to develop and empower talent, creating growth opportunities and managing the full team member lifecycle. • Experience in both independent and corporate restaurant environments with annual revenue over $3M per location. • Ability to read and interpret financial statements and budgets, aligning quarterly goals with daily operational focus. • Strong financial acumen and deep experience with budgeting and forecasting. • Proven success building high-expectation service programs in hospitality. • Ownership mindset — identifies operational gaps, builds infrastructure, and drives long-term stability. • Successful collaboration with cross-functional leadership to build strategy, systems, and operational excellence. • Outstanding communication skills and ability to provide strategic guidance through periods of change and growth. Physical Requirements • Ability to stand for long periods. • Ability to work at a computer. • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. About Gravity Haus Gravity Haus is a community-driven adventure lifestyle brand with hotels, restaurants, and experiences that empower a modern way of travel. We create spaces where locals and travelers connect, refuel, and play — all rooted in the spirit of the outdoors and intentional living. At the heart of everything we do are our core values, which guide our culture, service, and growth: • Keep Growing • Bring Others Along • Create Powerful Moments • Be “All-In” + Go the Distance • Make it Better than You Found It We’re looking for team members who share these values and want to make a meaningful impact in both their work and community. What We Can Offer You When you join Gravity Haus, you’re not just taking a job — you’re stepping into a community with benefits, perks, and opportunities to grow. Full-time team members enjoy health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and an All-In Gravity Haus Membership that includes adventure perks like discounted stays, gear rentals, wellness programming, and more. Part-time team member benefits vary.