About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
• Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

Position Title: Director of Food & Beverage
Department: Legacy Hotel

Position Summary: The Director of Food & Beverage is a key member of the hotel’s leadership team, responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and financial performance of all food and beverage operations. This role oversees restaurants, bars, banquets, catering, and in-room dining, with a strong focus on group business execution, menu engineering, innovative culinary and beverage concepts, and revenue-driving activations and promotions that enhance the guest experience and drive revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars and lounges, banquets, catering, and in-room dining
• Partner closely with hotel leadership and cross-functional departments to deliver a cohesive, high-quality guest experience
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef to ensure consistent quality, creativity, and execution across all menus and service platforms
• Ensure food, beverage, service, and facility standards consistently meet or exceed brand and guest expectations

People Management & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the food and beverage team, fostering a culture of engagement and service excellence
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee relations to maintain optimal staffing levels
• Manage scheduling, timekeeping, and time-off processes in compliance with company policies

Business Performance & Quality Assurance

• Champion exceptional service standards and continuously evaluate guest feedback to drive improvements in satisfaction and loyalty
• Oversee banquet and group event execution to ensure seamless service delivery and memorable experiences

• Drive profitability through effective cost controls, labor management, payroll oversight, and food and beverage cost optimization
• Utilize menu engineering, pricing strategies, and promotional programming to maximize revenue and margins
• Establish and maintain labor productivity standards through efficient scheduling and staffing models

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to health, safety, sanitation, food handling, and licensing
• Maintain required records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and hotel standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of food and beverage experience, including leadership responsibility at managerial level or equivalent
• Proven experience in performance management, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
• Strong operational expertise in food and beverage management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and financial analysis
• Strong passion and knowledge for culinary excellence and guest service
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining composure and sound judgment
• Demonstrated commitment to hospitality and a customer-focused mindset
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, carry, move, push and pull trays, equipment or boxes up to 40lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for duration of shift
• Must be able to operate office equipment such as computers
• Requires manual dexterity and coordination to safely handle food, beverages, and service equipment
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and crouch while performing service-related duties
• Ability to flexible hours including days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a pre-employment drug screen upon offer

Benefits:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401k with an Employer Match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Gym Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Wellbeing Program
• and more!

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Get to know us better: 

www.imgacademy.com

www.imgacademy.com/careers

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Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Get to know us better: 

www.imgacademy.com

www.imgacademy.com/careers

IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.