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Corporate Director of Food & Beverage
Build the Future of Food & Beverage Across Alaska
This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska. JL Hospitality Management is seeking an experienced, innovative, and results-driven Corporate Director of Food & Beverage to lead the strategic direction of our food and beverage operations across a growing portfolio of hotels throughout Alaska. This is an opportunity to shape the future of dining experiences across multiple brands and property types. From full-service seasonal restaurants and lounges to Marriott select-service food and beverage programs, you'll have the opportunity to create portfolio-wide standards, elevate culinary and beverage offerings, drive financial performance, and build a culture of operational excellence.
Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Operations, you'll lead a talented team of Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and Food & Beverage Managers while partnering with General Managers to deliver exceptional guest experiences across our portfolio.
If you're a strategic leader who enjoys building programs, mentoring teams, negotiating partnerships, and creating memorable dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As our Corporate Director of Food & Beverage, you'll:
- Lead the strategic direction of all food and beverage operations across our Alaska portfolio.
- Develop standardized culinary and beverage programs that elevate quality, consistency, and profitability.
- Create innovative beverage concepts and establish company-wide standards for non-Marriott properties.
- Partner with Executive Chefs and Food & Beverage leaders to enhance menus, service, and guest experiences.
- Drive financial performance through labor management, menu engineering, purchasing strategies, and cost controls.
- Negotiate portfolio-wide vendor partnerships and purchasing agreements to maximize value and operational efficiency.
- Support new hotel openings, acquisitions, renovations, and restaurant concept development.
- Coach and develop Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and Food & Beverage leaders while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, Marriott brand requirements, and all food safety and alcoholic beverage regulations.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a hospitality leader who brings:
- 5+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience.
- Multi-property hotel and/or restaurant experience.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&Ls, labor, food and beverage costs, and revenue performance.
- Experience leading Executive Chefs and Food & Beverage leadership teams.
- Success developing beverage programs, menu strategies, and operational standards.
- Experience negotiating vendor agreements and leveraging purchasing power.
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska.
- Willingness to travel throughout Alaska.
Why JL Hospitality Management?
At JL Hospitality Management, we're building more than great hotels. We're building experiences.
Our portfolio includes seasonal destination properties, year-round hotels, Marriott-branded locations, and independent concepts, giving you the opportunity to influence a wide variety of food and beverage operations.
What We Offer
- Competitive executive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- The opportunity to shape the future of Food & Beverage across a growing hospitality organization
If you're a visionary hospitality leader who thrives on developing people, elevating guest experiences, and building innovative food and beverage programs, we invite you to join our executive team.
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