Director of Food & Beverage
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Type: Full-Time (Onsite)

Our client is seeking a hands-on, operationally focused Director of Food & Beverage to lead and elevate the guest dining experience across a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role was re-established to provide dedicated leadership and improve guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and team performance.

This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for managing large teams, driving service excellence, and ensuring seamless execution across all Food & Beverage operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Food & Beverage operations in a high-volume, quick-service environment

• Oversee and develop a team of 100+ employees, including managers, supervisors, and seasonal staff

• Drive improvements in guest satisfaction, service speed, and overall experience

• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls, including portioning and waste reduction

• Ensure operational excellence across food quality, safety, and service standards

• Oversee onboarding, training programs, and conduct regular training audits

• Partner with corporate teams on menu execution and provide input for seasonal offerings

• Monitor and improve staffing models to reduce turnover and improve team efficiency

• Utilize data and reporting (forecasting, per caps, etc.) to drive business decisions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership on performance and strategy

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in high-volume, quick-service Food & Beverage environments
  (theme park, entertainment venues, or large-scale hospitality preferred)

• Strong operational and business acumen, including forecasting, reporting, and presentations

• Experience leading large, diverse teams in fast-paced environments

• Hands-on leader who can balance time between the floor and strategic responsibilities

• Ability to improve team performance, culture, and guest experience simultaneously

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

• Experience in theme parks or similar guest-focused environments is a plus

• Certifications such as ServSafe or TIPS are preferred (can be obtained if needed)

Work Environment & Schedule

• Fully onsite role in Valdosta, GA

• Peak Season (Mid-May – August): 5–7 days/week, including weekends and holidays

• Off-Season (January – February): Focus on planning, hiring, and training initiatives