Food And Beverage Director

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

At the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key, Florida's only all-suite Marriott hotel, we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. What sets us apart? Our culture, full benefit plans, including 401k with a company match and our lucrative bonus programs, to name a few. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for wanting them to succeed. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in our delivery of outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a hotel that people want to come to, not through. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Hotel Group at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key can mean for you! 

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Food and Beverage Director to lead our dynamic food and beverage team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional service, high-quality food production, and leadership of staff and resources. Your leadership will drive the success of our multiple food and beverage outlets including AM Breakfast, Watercolours Fine Dining, Kokomos Poolside Bar And Grill, and our coffeeshop, Bistro on The Bay, as well as, banquet services, our culinary department, and resort activities creating memorable experiences for our guests while maintaining operational excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a historically incredibly successful food and beverage department where passion for people and experiences shapes each moment and makes memories that last a life-time for our guests.

Duties

• Lead and manage all food and beverage departments, including outlets, culinary, banquets, and resort activities ensuring seamless coordination across teams.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize service offerings, presentation, promotions and activities, activations, and guest satisfaction.
• Supervise staff recruitment, training and development, coaching and counseling, scheduling, and performance evaluations to continue fostering a highly motivated, successful, high performing team of food and beverage leaders and line level associates.
• Manage inventory control, cost analysis, budgeting, and financial operations to maximize profitability while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to hospitality management best practices including POS systems operation, shift management, and customer service excellence.
• Monitor daily operations to uphold food safety standards and sanitation procedures across all outlets.
• Oversee maintenance and lifecycle management of all food and beverage equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate and enhance existing procedures while developing new concepts or service enhancements that elevate the guest experience.
• Serve as a senior leader in the hotel both with associates, as well as guest engagement—handling escalated requests, concerns, and recovery situations with professionalism and care.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across all resort departments to ensure seamless collaboration, camaraderie, service and fun.
• Support high‑volume banquet and group operations, including weddings, social events, and corporate functions.

What are we looking for?

• College degree plus 3-5 years of experience as a Director of Food & Beverage with demonstrated success in high‑volume, managing multiple outlets, and innovative activations.
• Extensive experience in food service management with a strong background in restaurant management and hospitality leadership.
• Proven ability to supervise diverse teams in fast-paced environments with excellent staff supervision skills and servant leader mindset.
• Strong understanding of food safety management practices and sanitation procedures essential for compliance.
• Expertise in managing food production processes, cost control measures, and financial operations within the food industry.
• Proficiency with POS systems and other restaurant technology tools to streamline service operations.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to manage hospitality teams effectively under shift management scenarios.
• Experience in banquet service, catering coordination, barista duties or coffee-related roles is a plus for versatile leadership.
• Leadership qualities that inspire teamwork while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in all facets of food & beverage operations.

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Compensation:

$100,000

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$125,000

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.