Area Director of Food + Beverage

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive as it is impossible to outline every duty or responsibility a role will entail. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ROLE SUMMARY: The Area Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial performance of Food & Beverage operations across hospitality groups including, Hotel Drover, 97 West Kitchen + Bar, Stockyards Hotel + H3 Ranch, Hyatt Place Fort Worth, Stockyards Station Banquets, and Beer Booth operations. This role ensures consistency, quality, and profitability across multiple properties and concepts while driving exceptional guest experiences and team engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all Food & Beverage operations across the hospitality groups, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets and catering.

  • Maintain primary leadership focus on Hotel Drover while ensuring alignment and performance across all affiliated properties and concepts.

  • Oversee Food & Beverage operations at Stockyards Station and beer booth activations across the Fort Worth Stockyards.

  • Partner with the Fort Worth Heritage Development team to develop, enhance, and execute beer booth strategies, activations, and revenue-driving initiatives.

  • Lead and develop Food & Beverage leadership teams across hospitality groups, fostering accountability, engagement, and high performance.

  • Provide direct oversight to all Food & Beverage managers across hospitality groups, ensuring alignment with company goals, service standards, and financial objectives.

  • Oversee and guide contract concept chefs supporting hospitality group initiatives, ensuring culinary excellence, consistency, and innovation across all venues.

  • Develop and execute annual business plans, budgets, and strategic growth initiatives across all Food & Beverage operations.

  • Drive financial performance through revenue growth, cost control, labor optimization, and profitability management across multiple business units.

  • Analyze financial reports, monitor KPIs, and present performance insights to executive leadership.

  • Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to increase market share and drive traffic across all Food & Beverage outlets within the portfolio and hospitality groups.

  • Ensure all outlets consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences aligned with brand standards and expectations.

  • Oversee menu strategy, concept development, and pricing in collaboration with culinary leadership.

  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations across all locations.

  • Negotiate vendor contracts and manage supplier relationships to support operational and financial goals.

  • Represent the organization through active participation in community, city, and industry initiatives.

  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all teams and concepts.

  • All other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.

  • Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 25 lbs regularly.

  • Comfortable working in varied environments, including kitchens, event spaces, and outdoor venues in changing temperatures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides direct oversight to all Food & Beverage Leadership across hospitality groups.

  • Provides indirect leadership and strategic direction to all Food & Beverage team members across multiple properties and concepts.

  • Oversees contract concept chef and culinary partners supporting hospitality group initiatives.

  • Responsible for leadership development, performance management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness across all Food & Beverage teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-unit Food & Beverage operations.

  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and multi-outlet P&L management.

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proven ability to influence at both operational and executive levels.

  • Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Food Handler certification and TABC certification within required timeframe per state and local guidelines.

  • Embody our Core Values: Hit the Mark, Every time, Blaze New Trails, Spark Warmth, Be Intentional, Honor All, Do Right, Stay Curious.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 7–10+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience in luxury, lifestyle, or full-service hospitality environments.

  • Proven success managing multi-unit or portfolio-level Food & Beverage operations.

  • Strong background in restaurant operations, catering, and high-volume service environments.

Hotel Drover complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans' status.

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