Director of Food and Beverage

The Director of Food & Beverage provides strategic and operational leadership for all food and beverage and culinary operations at Alila Ventana Big Sur. Reporting to the Resort Manager, this role is responsible for the overall performance, quality, and financial results of all dining outlets, bars, in-room dining, special events, and culinary operations.

What You Will Do

Lead and oversee all food and beverage, ensuring consistent execution of luxury service standards across all outlets and events; provide direct leadership and accountability for food and beverage leaders; establish clear expectations, operational standards, and performance accountability across food and beverage and culinary teams.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires strategic vision, strong operational discipline, and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse, high-performing team within a luxury resort environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of luxury service standards, Forbes inspection criteria, and guest-experience execution; prior experience in a Forbes- or Michelin-recognized property is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience, preferably within a luxury resort or fine dining environment
• Proven success leading integrated food, beverage, and culinary operations with full financial accountability
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, labor optimization, and cost control
• Food Safety and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certifications strongly preferred
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in POS systems, restaurant management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $130,000 – $160,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive Hyatt benefits package including hotel and travel discounts, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Ventana Big Sur benefits such as complimentary daily meals and eligible transportation perks