Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Palm Heights is seeking an accomplished Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to support the strategic and operational leadership of our highly regarded dining, bar, beach, pool, and event offerings. This is a senior management role ideal for a dynamic hospitality professional with a passion for culinary excellence, luxury service, team development, and operational execution. Key Responsibilities • Support the Director of Food & Beverage in the leadership and management of all Food & Beverage operations across the property. • Assist in maintaining operational excellence across restaurants, bars, beach and pool service, and special events. • Ensure service standards consistently reflect Palm Heights’ ultra-luxury positioning and creative identity. • Assume oversight of all operations including shift duties. • Monitor guest feedback and collaborate with operational teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation. • Support outlet leaders in maintaining distinctive concepts while ensuring alignment with the Palm Heights brand. • Assist in the development and implementation of new dining experiences, activations, and guest engagement initiatives. • Lead, coach, and motivate department managers and supervisors to achieve operational and service excellence. • Oversee daily staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management initiatives. • Support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis and cost-control measures across all Food & Beverage outlets. • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements. • Foster strong relationships with suppliers and vendors aligned with the brand’s quality standards. • Promote sustainability initiatives and responsible operating practices throughout the department. Qualifications • Proven management experience in luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality environments. • Experience overseeing multiple Food & Beverage outlets within a resort, hotel, or destination dining environment. • Strong operational expertise with a hands-on leadership approach. • Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost control. • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and team-development skills. • Deep understanding of luxury service principles and guest experience excellence. • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Passion for food, beverage, hospitality, and experiential dining concepts.