Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Iowa

A Director of Food and Beverage in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations within a hotel, restaurant, or similar establishment. This includes planning menus, ensuring quality of products, maintaining inventory, meeting health and safety regulations, and coordinating with other departments to provide an excellent customer experience. They are also tasked with managing budgets, increasing profitability, and setting strategic goals for the department. They often work closely with the executive chef, restaurant manager, and other key personnel to ensure all food and beverage offerings align with the brand's standards and guest expectations.

This position requires a strong background in the foodservice industry, with a keen understanding of food and beverage trends and regulations. Ideally, a Director of Food and Beverage should have a degree in hospitality management, business administration or a related field. They should have excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills, as well as a proven track record in managing a team and improving operational efficiency. Certifications such as Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) or ServSafe can be beneficial for this role. Prior to becoming a Director of Food and Beverage, a person might serve in roles such as Restaurant Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, or Assistant Director of Food and Beverage.

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Nutrition & Culinary Services Director

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Presbyterian Homes & Services - Prairie Gate is seeking a Nutrition & Culinary Services Director to join our team. The Nutrition & Culinary Services Director is responsible for planning,...

Director of Dining Services - CDM

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 17 days ago

Accura HealthCare of Sioux City has the opportunity to welcome a Director of Dining Services (CDM) to lead our dining services team! As the Director of Dining Services, you will be responsible for...

Senior Client Account Manager - Food & Beverage Date: Mar 24, 2025 Location: US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an...

General Manager Food and Beverage

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 17 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Iowa $52k - $117k Per Year General Manager Food and Beverage ISS Guckenheimer Occupation: General and Operations Managers Location: Council Bluffs, IA -...

Client Account Manager - Food & Beverage Date: Mar 24, 2025 Location: US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an...

Food & Beverage Director

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 28 days ago

Leading an employee- and customer-centric culture, the Director of Food & Beverage promotes growth, empowerment, productivity, quality, diversity, and team achievement....

Food and Beverage Operations Manager

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 60+ days ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and...

Account Manager, Food and Beverage (Des Moines, Iowa)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and...

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Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • Northwood, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Northwood, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Additional Information Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,...

Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Lead

  • Altoona, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states....

Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Supervisor (Seasonal)

  • Altoona, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states....

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Iowa

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.1%
Associate's Degree
17.1%
High School or GED
14.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Master's Degree
10.0%
Some College
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Food and Beverages in Iowa
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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