About This Position
Launching in Fall 2026, this Luxury Hotel and Club will transform a storied historic building in Savannah into a new kind of lifestyle hotel and clubhouse. With 221 rooms—including suites and bunk rooms—plus co-working, a rooftop pool, a circuit-based wellness club, a French brasserie, and layered social spaces, the property is designed as a "public club": a private clubhouse for all where locals, members, and travelers come together to eat, drink, work, play, and connect. We are seeking a Director of Food & Beverage for our lifestyle hotel and clubhouse to lead and inspire our Food & Beverage teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The Director of Food & Beverage is a "culture setter" who creates and nurtures positive team dynamics across the property. Our ideal candidate will have outstanding people skills and thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment that requires high levels of guest and team communication and interaction. Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all food & beverage outlets, driving alignment across concept, service, and financial performance while ensuring each outlet delivers a distinct, cohesive experience. • Own the full P&L across outlets, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost controls, and revenue optimization. Identify opportunities to drive profitability while protecting the integrity of the guest experience. • Set the vision for service, training, and operational excellence—translating brand standards into clear, executable expectations and holding leaders accountable to consistent delivery. • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team of outlet leaders. Coach through performance, create clear development pathways, and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. • Partner cross-functionally with Culinary, Marketing, Events, and Brand teams to evolve programming, drive covers, and create compelling, revenue-generating experiences across all outlets. • Lead the development and execution of training programs that elevate service standards, product knowledge, and leadership capability across the division. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (guest satisfaction, revenue per outlet, labor efficiency, cost of goods, etc.), using data to inform decisions and drive measurable results. • Act as a visible presence on the floor—setting the tone for service, engaging with guests and members, and stepping in to support operations during peak periods. • Ensure all outlets consistently meet or exceed standards for food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service, maintaining full compliance with all local and company regulations. • Oversee inventory strategy and controls across all outlets, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and cost discipline.
Requirements
- • 7+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience, including multi-outlet oversight; luxury or lifestyle hotel experience strongly preferred.
- • Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and develop leaders, with a track record of building strong cultures and driving team engagement.
- • Demonstrated success in owning and improving financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
- • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance big-picture vision and hands-on execution.
- • Strong operational acumen with a deep understanding of service standards, outlet dynamics, and guest experience design.
- • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
- • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- • Solutions-oriented mindset with a proactive, decisive approach to problem-solving.
- • Professional presence and polished presentation aligned with brand standards.