Director of Food & Beverage Luxury Hotel & Resort | Hawaiian Islands Base Salary: In the $180,000 Range + Generous Target Bonus We are conducting an executive search for an accomplished Director of Food & Beverage to join a prestigious luxury resort in the Hawaiian Islands, recognized for exceptional hospitality, elevated dining experiences, and service excellence. The ideal candidate is a seasoned luxury hospitality executive who combines exceptional financial acumen, strategic leadership, and a passion for developing high-performing teams while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. Director of Food & Beverage Requirements Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • F&B Revenue Leadership: Proven executive-level responsibility for managing complex luxury hotel or resort food and beverage operations generating $35 million–$40 million annually, with direct accountability for profitability and financial performance. • Forbes Luxury Experience: Extensive leadership experience within Forbes Four-Star and Five-Star hotels and resorts, with a comprehensive understanding of luxury service standards and guest expectations. • Executive Leadership: Minimum six years of progressive F&B management experience, including significant leadership responsibility within large-scale luxury hotels or resorts. • Complex Operations: Demonstrated success overseeing multiple restaurants, fine dining venues, lounges, banquets, special events, and resort dining operations. • Financial Management: Expertise in multimillion-dollar budgets, P&L management, forecasting, labor productivity, cost controls, and revenue optimization. • Team Development: Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing management teams while fostering accountability and employee engagement. • Operational Excellence: Experience implementing Forbes service standards, SOPs, quality assurance programs, and operational improvements. • Strategic Growth: Ability to identify revenue opportunities, improve outlet performance, and enhance the resort's competitive positioning. • Labor Relations: Experience in union or collective bargaining environments is highly desirable. • Education: Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred; equivalent executive experience considered. • U.S. Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employer-sponsored visa assistance is not available for this position. • Hawaii Relocation: Candidates must currently reside in Hawaii or demonstrate a genuine interest in relocating to the Hawaiian Islands and establishing a long-term career within the local hospitality community. Director of Food & Beverage Job Description Executive Leadership & Operations • Oversee all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, lounges, banquets, and special events, ensuring operational excellence. • Maintain Forbes luxury service standards while providing visible, hands-on leadership. • Develop operational strategies, policies, and service enhancements that improve efficiency and guest satisfaction. • Collaborate with resort leadership to strengthen dining concepts, service delivery, and overall performance. Financial Performance & Revenue Growth • Direct financial performance, including operating budgets, capital planning, forecasting, and profitability. • Optimize labor productivity, cost controls, purchasing efficiencies, and revenue opportunities. • Evaluate outlet performance, establish financial objectives, and implement strategies to maximize results. • Develop initiatives to increase dining revenue and strengthen market positioning. Guest Experience & Forbes Excellence • Champion personalized, anticipatory luxury hospitality and consistently exceptional service. • Maintain outstanding food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction across all outlets. • Implement Forbes-aligned training, quality assurance, and continuous improvement programs. Compensation & Benefits Our client offers a highly competitive executive compensation package designed to attract an accomplished luxury hospitality leader. • Base Salary: In the $180,000 range, commensurate with experience and qualifications. • Generous Target Bonus: Attractive performance-based annual bonus opportunity. • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive executive-level benefits package. • Career Advancement: Professional development and long-term executive growth opportunities. • Executive Leadership: Opportunity to oversee a substantial luxury resort food and beverage operation. JOB ID: 182620 #post Simón de Swaan