# Director of Food & Beverage at Altius Search Group

> Onsite · United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/recruitee%3Aaltiussearchgroup%3A2714679 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Altius Search Group](https://alderhq.app/companies/altius-search-group)
- Location text: Starkville, Mississippi, United States
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Starkville, Mississippi, United States")
- Posted: 2026-08-18 (82 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-06
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://altiussearchgroup.recruitee.com/o/director-of-food-beverage-1

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $80k–$90k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 3921): p25 $171k, median $215k, p75 $260k

## Description (the employer's text)

Our client is currently building out a new boutique hotel in Starkville, Mississippi and is searching for their opening Food & Beverage Director. The hotel is slated to open in August 2027.

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for maintaining a profitable department with high-quality products and exceptional service levels. The Director of Food and Beverage is expected to generate ideas to promote business, foster a positive work environment with low turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, and meet budgeted productivity while delivering the highest levels of service in a fine dining atmosphere.

### Requirements

### PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Monitor industry trends, take appropriate action to maintain a competitive and profitable operation, including updating beverage lists and menu items as necessary;

· Prepare the F&B budget and monitor department performance accordingly;

· Work with the General Manager and keep informed of F&B issues as they arise;

· Coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in the F&B department, conduct monthly inventories, and research any cost variances to budget;

· Comply with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations;

· Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals;

· Conduct daily shift meetings, monthly departmental meetings, and ensure on-going guest service training and compliance of SOP’s and personal appearance standards;

· Conduct and/or attend all required meetings, including pre-event and post-event meetings;

· Provide employees with the training, tools, and environment they need to deliver an exceptional fine dining experience;

· Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement;

· Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portions, and appearance of food;

· Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.

### GUEST SERVICE & SATISFACTION

· Create an unforgettable dining experience in the restaurant and the banquet facilities;

· Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner;

· Actively participate in all hotel required meetings and trainings;

· Maintain high standards of The Hotel’s personal appearance and grooming requirements.

· Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions;

· Must be effective in handling problems, developing a positive departmental culture, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary;

· Perform other duties as requested by management

### JOB REQUIREMENTS

· College degree and five years of related experience in a food and beverage capacity;

· Strong verbal and written communication skills;

· Significant attention to detail;

· Complete understanding of NOI profitability and budget goals;

· Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, state health department rules and regulations, and state liquor laws and regulations;

· Computer skills required – experience with Hotel information systems preferred;

· Excellent guest services skills;

· Demonstrated commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies to support an inclusive environment.

· Strong and effective interpersonal skills including the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs.

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