Director of Food & Beverage

Director of Food & Beverage

**** ** Coral Beach Resort and Suites**

Annual Pay: $70,000 – $75,000 plus performance bonus

Position Overview

Coral Beach Resort and Suites is seeking an energetic, seasoned hospitality professional to serve as our Director of Food & Beverage. In this vital leadership role, you will act as the strategic business leader for our multi-outlet operation, driving financial performance, team development, and uncompromising service standards across six distinct dynamic venues.

Our Diverse Venue Portfolio

• Sea Level Restaurant: High-volume, full-service breakfast operations setting the tone for the guest day.
• Splash Oceanfront Pool Bar & Grill: Vibrant poolside dining paired with seasonal live entertainment.
• Oceans 6 Bar & Lounge: An upscale, adult-only oasis situated on the 6th floor.
• Coral Bean Café: Our on-site Starbucks® coffee shop and quick-service hub.
• Entertainment Zone Snack Bar: Fast-paced food and beverage execution within our 8-lane bowling alley and arcade.
• Catering, Banquets & Special Events: Comprehensive oversight of setup, seamless execution, and breakdown for corporate meetings, weddings, and social galas across 3,000+ sq. ft. of event space.

BEO Management: Masterfully synchronizing culinary and service teams using detailed Banquet Event Orders for groups ranging from 20 to 100+ guests.

Catering Logistics: Directing complex buffet logistics, off-menu customizations, and stringent temperature controls across multiple stories.

Audio/Visual Support: Overseeing basic A/V integration to guarantee flawless business and social gatherings.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Cultural Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of supervisors and front-line staff, fostering a high-accountability culture centered on guest satisfaction.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain a strong, visible leadership presence on the floor during peak dining hours, high-occupancy weekends, and high-profile resort events.
• Financial Accountability: Take ownership of P&L performance, departmental budgeting, forecasting, labor control, and inventory management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous safety standards, enforcing active DHEC codes, SCDOA guidelines, OSHA regulations, and ServSafe Alcohol protocols.
• Guest Relations: Proactively address and resolve guest feedback, implementing service recovery measures to continuously elevate the resort experience.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience in a full-service resort or multi-outlet property-or 10+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience as an Assistant F&B Director.
• Education: 2-year or 4-year degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration preferred.
• Certifications: Active DHEC Certification and TIPS Certification are strictly required.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency with modern resort POS systems and Microsoft Office suite; exceptional communication and organizational capabilities.
• Availability: Professional flexibility to support varied operational shifts, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal events.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Base Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 annually
• Performance-Based Season-End Bonus
• Annual Pay Reviews & Increases
• Generous Time-Off: Up to 6 weeks of annual vacation
• Health & Wellness: Major Medical and Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) matching program