**Description:** This is not your typical career opportunity. At Mission Pacific & The Seabird Beach Resorts, part of the independent collection by Hyatt, we believe our team members can thrive in an empowered, supportive, creative and energetic environment. We’re looking for an individual who embodies the Hyatt luxury lifestyle experience. Leading multiple Food & Beverage restaurant outlets that deliver exceptional service through consistent Forbes standards, world class experiences to our guests, and excellent leadership displayed to all colleagues. At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Leadership Committee, the Area Director of Food and Beverage is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel's Area Managing Director. The Area Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for all facets of the Food and Beverage Division. **Duties include:** · Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the Food and Beverage operations in the front and back of the house. · Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans. · Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Leadership Committee. · Implement and maintain F&B sales/marketing programs. · Direct and oversee development of colleagues. · Hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews. · Direct the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operations. · Prepares revenue & forecasting and monitors labor expenses through schedule approval process. · Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service. · Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality. · Implement procedures to increase guest and colleague satisfaction. · Exercise quality control for both food and beverage. · Maintaining Hyatt standards of service and ensure their implementation. · Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards. · Maintain communications with Corporate Staff. · Coach and counsel colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures. _This list is not all-encompassing and that daily work tasks may and can be altered to meet business needs._ _The salary range for this position is $116,900.00 - $181,200.00 This is the pay range for this position that The Seabird Resort and Mission Pacific Beach Resort reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education._ **Hyatt has a very competitive benefit package for colleagues, which may include:** · 12 Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels world-wide · Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels world-wide · Bereavement and jury duty pay · Vacation, sick, and new child leave · Medical, dental and vision Insurance, discounted prescriptions, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, · Retirement Savings Plan option (401K) with employer match · Employee Stock Purchase Plan · Complimentary employee meals · And so much more! **Qualifications:** · Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds. · Prior F&B Director experience in a luxury environment, Resort experience, independent hotel, Resort Lifestyle experience is preferred. · Experience working with a third-party restaurant operator is a plus. · Experience partnering with a high-profile Chef is a plus. · Experience of 6 years in similar role. · Hotel opening experience a plus. · Strong F&B marketing experience. · Must have exposure in leading F&B team at Forbes Four or Forbes Five Star rated property, preferably a resort destination. · At least 5 years of experience working in luxury hotels. · Strong Presentation Skills and experience in owner relations. · Experience working through complex logistics. · Strong change management skills. · Experience in building teams. · Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line. · Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English. · Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills. · Upscale, luxury experience. _All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status._ **Primary Location:** US-CA-Oceanside **Organization:** The Seabird Ocean Resort and Spa **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Food and Beverage **Req ID:** OCE001552 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.