Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Kentucky

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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Dining Services - Manager in Training

  • Franklin, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, KY
  • 3 days ago

An associates degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, course study including food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning is preferred....

Food & Beverage Manager - Deaconess Henderson Sports Park

  • Henderson, KY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Henderson, KY
  • 20 hours ago

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - Deaconess Henderson Sports Park Sports Facilities Management, LLC LOCATION: Henderson, KY DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)...

Restaurant Bar Manager

  • Florence, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 6 days ago

In this Ocharley Restaurant Management (RM) role, you will manage restaurant front of house / service teams along with assistant manager roles and duties working as a member of the restaurant management...

Director of Food Services

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health...

CONCESSIONS FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR- Churchill Downs

  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: CONCESSIONS FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR- Churchill Downs Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via...

Food Services Manager

  • Florence, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 10 days ago

Brighton Center, Inc. is a private non-profit community-based organization with the mission to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support...

CONCESSIONS FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR- Churchill Downs

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

Position Title: CONCESSIONS FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR- Churchill Downs Pay Range : $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text...

Food & Beverage Manager OEM/HM

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 days ago

Reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage....

Sr. Design Manager- Food & Beverage Manufacturing Architecture

  • Lexington, KY
  • 20 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 20 days ago

Overview Gray AES is looking for a Sr. Design Manager-Food & Beverage Manufacturing Architecture to join our team in Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Charleston, SC, Charlotte, NC, Cincinnati, OH,...

Design Manager- Food & Beverage Manufacturing Architecture

  • Louisville, KY
  • 20 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 20 days ago

Overview Gray AES is looking for an Design Manager- Food & Beverage Manufacturing Architecture to join our team in Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Charlotte, NC, Cincinnati, OH, Dallas, TX,...

Senior Director of Food & Beverage

  • Louisville, KY
  • 22 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 22 days ago

quality, profitability and average check as needed Ensure teams are executing service recovery at every opportunity both onsite and via guest survey (Revinate + Trust You) Review special events menus...

Food & Beverage Supervisor

  • Louisville, KY
  • 28 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 28 days ago

Monitor product quality and guest satisfaction in food and beverage outlets and services, ensuring food quality is consistent, appealing, and prepared to guest specifications....

Director of Food & Beverage

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Excellent opportunity for innovative Director of Food and Beverage to join our team!...

Assistant Director of Food Services

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Associates or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality in the course study that includes food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution...

Suites Food & Beverage Supervisor Part-Time Louisville Bats

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

quality Assist management with monitoring department by maintaining policies and procedures, upholding safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring a positive atmosphere for team members and guests...

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Salary for Director of Food and Beverage Jobs in Kentucky

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Highest Education Level

Director of Food and Beverages in Kentucky 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
10.4%
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 Kentucky
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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