Director Of Food And Beverage

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Laid-back sophistication on the Southern California Coast. Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains sits our iconic Resort, a historic hideaway on the American Riviera where celebrities come to play. Set within 22 lush acres, woven with secluded courtyards, fountains and sun-dappled, red-brick pathways lit by gas lanterns, our Spanish Colonial villas and bungalows invoke the same casual glamour that first delighted Hollywood’s power players in the 1930s.

Looking for a talented Director of Food & Beverage to join our team and help reopen our newly remodeled resort in sunny Santa Barbara!

A legend since opening in 1927, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is a classic estate infused with modern luxury. Offering direct access to Butterfly Beach, our hotel accommodations are set amidst 22 acres of lush gardens woven with sun-dappled, red-brick pathways.

We are currently looking for a passionate Director of Food & Beverage to join our talented team!

Responsibilities

The Director of Food and Beverage forms part of the Resort Leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Hotel or Resort. The Director manages the Food & Beverage Operation which includes all restaurants, bars & lounges, banqueting, room service and private bars. The primary responsibilities for this position are to ensure our guests receive the highest level of Food quality and service, manage and develop a team, devise and monitor an annual budget, manage labor control and operating expenses and develop relationships with key suppliers and industry associates.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Solid knowledge of Food & beverage, have creativity and flair.
• Able to evidence good business acumen, a strong work ethic and people-management skills.
• Five to seven years experience with a diversity of Food and Beverage management positions.
• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or business administration, or equivalent experience is required.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.