Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa guests can explore 3.5 miles of pristine beach and scenic marshlands while enjoying luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class resort pools, championship golf, full-service spa, endless dining options and family-friendly activities.

Omni Amelia Island Resort and Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

The Director of Food & Beverage is a strategic executive leader responsible for driving the vision, financial performance, and operational excellence of the Food & Beverage division. This role oversees all dining outlets, banquet operations, lounges, and in-room dining, ensuring a world-class guest experience while aligning with the hotel’s overall business objectives. The Director collaborates with senior leadership to develop innovative food and beverage strategies, enhance revenue opportunities, and uphold the highest service and quality standards.

• Partner with the General Manager and executive team to develop and execute a strategic plan for the Food & Beverage division, aligning with overall hotel goals.
• Lead budgeting and financial forecasting, ensuring food and beverage costs, payroll, and overhead expenses meet or exceed budgeted expectations.
• Analyze financial performance metrics, identify revenue growth opportunities, and implement cost control measures to maximize profitability.
• Oversee menu engineering, pricing strategies, and competitive market analysis to drive sales and optimize margins.
• Monitor and report on financial variances, providing data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensure the seamless execution of all food and beverage operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences across all outlets and banquet functions.
• Establish and uphold service standards that reflect luxury hospitality expectations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and market demands, implementing innovative food and beverage experiences that enhance the property’s reputation.
• Drive initiatives to improve quality, sustainability, and operational efficiencies across all dining venues.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Food & Beverage leadership team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Oversee recruitment and retention strategies to attract top talent and ensure a strong leadership pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations, maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
• Champion professional development programs and succession planning initiatives to strengthen internal talent.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Food & Beverage leadership team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Oversee recruitment and retention strategies to attract top talent and ensure a strong leadership pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations, maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
• Champion professional development programs and succession planning initiatives to strengthen internal talent.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Director of Food & Beverage role with a strong understanding of current industry trends and operational best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Proven experience in high-volume hotel or resort operations
• Strong financial acumen, including expertise in food and beverage cost controls, inventories, and P&L management.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills with the ability to mentor and grow a high-performing team.
• Ability to innovate and drive culinary and beverage programming, ensuring alignment with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic hotel environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with POS and inventory management systems.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in guest interactions, team leadership, and conducting meetings.
• Passion for guest experience and service excellence, with a focus on operational efficiency and revenue growth.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement 

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.