Director of Restaurants
On-siteOpelika, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Provide strategic leadership for Southern Oak, the resort lounge, and in-room dining while ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction and operational excellence. Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing restaurant team fostering accountability and continuous improvement. Partner with the Executive Chef, Resort Leadership, Sales, and Event Operations teams to create dining experiences, support group business, and maximize food and beverage revenue. Lead financial performance through labor management, inventory control, cost management, pricing strategies, and revenue optimization while maintaining quality and service. Build strong relationships with guests by actively seeking feedback, resolving concerns, and identifying opportunities to elevate performance.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience within a full-service hotel, resort, or comparable upscale hospitality environment, including responsibility for restaurant operations
- Proven success leading high-performing teams while improving guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, beverage management, labor planning, budgeting, inventory control, food safety, and cost management
- Outstanding leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
Desired Qualifications
- A collaborative leader who is passionate about developing people, coaching future leaders, and creating an engaging workplace culture
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