Director of Food and Beverage

DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Luxury Hotel • Boston, MA • USD $115,000 - $125,000 per year

 

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are searching for a Director of Food and Beverage for a luxury hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a senior commercial and operational leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, and guest experience across Banquets and Events, In-Room Dining, and the Kitchen. The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to the Hotel Manager and wider commercial team, driving revenue, innovation, and the hotel's culinary identity.

 

• Provide strategic leadership across all F&B; operations, setting the direction for service excellence, revenue growth, and guest experience
• Oversee banquets and events including weddings, corporate functions, VIP experiences, and hotel-led activations
• Lead and elevate the in-room dining program, developing menus and service enhancements that reflect the hotel's luxury positioning
• Curate experiential dining concepts, seasonal activations, and culinary storytelling initiatives that differentiate the property
• Partner with the commercial team on revenue strategy, marketing content, special events, and local partnerships
• Build meaningful relationships with local businesses, chefs, producers, and community organisations to strengthen the hotel's market presence
• Manage budgets, forecasting, labour costs, food and beverage costs, and capital expenditures to achieve financial targets
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing F&B leaders and colleagues
• Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across all teams

 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior F&B; leadership role; luxury hospitality experience is strongly preferred
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze financial data and translate results into operational action
• Proven ability to lead and manage change in a high-volume, high-expectation environment
• Experience across banquets, events, and in-room dining operations
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory controls, and F&B systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred

 

• USD $115,000 - $125,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Complimentary dry-cleaning, meals on duty, and discounted parking
• Discounted stays at partner luxury hotel properties worldwide
• Learning and development programmes with genuine career growth opportunities