Director of Food & Beverage - Confidential Luxury Hospitality Opportunity

About the role

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: What you will have an opportunity to do: Director of Food & Beverage San Francisco Bay Area, California About the Opportunity We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Director of Food & Beverage to join a hospitality organization in the San Francisco Bay Area that is investing significantly in the evolution of its food and beverage program.

As the property continues its transformation toward a more elevated and upscale positioning, we are seeking a leader with a strong background in luxury hotels or resorts who can elevate service standards, enhance culinary programming, and create exceptional guest experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the food and beverage operation while driving operational excellence, team engagement, guest satisfaction, and financial performance.

Position Summary

The Director of Food & Beverage will provide strategic and operational leadership for all food and beverage functions, including restaurants, bars, catering, banquets, culinary operations, and guest amenity programs. This individual will partner closely with hotel leadership to enhance offerings, strengthen service culture, and maximize performance across all outlets.

Essential Responsibilities Lead all food and beverage operations with a focus on elevated guest experiences and exceptional service standards. Drive enhancements to culinary, beverage, banquet, and outlet offerings. Develop and mentor a high-performing food and beverage team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and guest-focused service.

Ensure financial objectives are met through effective budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost controls. Monitor food, beverage, and labor costs while maximizing profitability. Identify opportunities to increase revenue through innovative programming and premium guest experiences. Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and operational excellence. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or upscale hospitality environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple outlets, banquet operations, catering, and culinary teams.
• Experience elevating or repositioning food and beverage programs to align with luxury or upper-upscale service standards.

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost controls.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.
• Food safety certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to help shape and elevate a growing food and beverage program through innovative leadership, exceptional guest experiences, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will have a significant impact on the property's long-term vision and continued What are we looking for?

Compensation

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.