Food & Beverage Director

Join our team as Food & Beverage Director!

Are you ready to lead the flavor parade? As Food & Beverage Director, you’ll keep every bite and sip delicious while making sure guests and team members have a blast. You’ll juggle budgets, boost sales, and inspire your crew—all while serving up smiles and top-notch eats. Sometimes, you’ll even put on the chef hat and get creative in the kitchen. If you love great food and great vibes, this is your starring role!

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meal Mastermind: Organize, direct, and supervise all food and beverage prep and service—from Restaurant to Banquets—using standardized recipes for delicious, picture-perfect dishes.
• Cleanliness Captain: Keep every corner spotless, sanitized, and safe, while slashing waste and boosting efficiency.
• Menu & Event Maestro: Dream up memorable meals and events, guiding the Chef on pricing and setups for wow-worthy banquets.
• Operations Overlord: Lead kitchen staff, manage every outlet, and create show-stopping displays to keep things running smooth.
• Trust Champion: Safeguard sensitive info, cash, and secure areas, all while repping the company with warmth, professionalism, and rock-solid integrity.
• Road Warrior: Hit the road safely for company business, handling every trip with care.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in hospitality or related field, with an associate’s, bachelor’s, or culinary degree.
• Required certifications: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.
• Proficient with Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, and basic technology.
• Extensive management experience in restaurant, bar, banquet, catering, room service, and kitchen operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and financial analysis.
• Familiar with hotel operations, functions of each department, and industry trends.
• Maintains professional relationships and open communication with staff and other departments.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

UNCOVER TIMELESS LUXURY IN UPTOWN OAKLAND To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light. Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.