Director of F & B

Director of Food and Beverage The Sunny Hotel – Sunny Isles Beach, FL Full-Time | Leadership Role | Food & Beverage About The Sunny Hotel Sitting right on the sand in Sunny Isles Beach, The Sunny is more than a hotel—it’s a place shaped by genuine hospitality, thoughtful design, and the kind of moments people want to return to.

And we’re building a team who knows how to bring that feeling to life, one exceptional guest experience at a time.

The Director of Food & Beverage will lead all culinary and beverage operations across the property, ensuring every dining experience reflects The Sunny’s warm, vibrant, guest-centered spirit.

This role oversees restaurant operations, bars, in-room dining, banquets / events, and beach / pool service.

The ideal leader is hands-on, strategic, passionate about service culture, and able to elevate both guest experience and operational performance in a dynamic, opening-phase environment.

Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for all food & beverage venues, ensuring consistent delivery of elevated guest experiences.

Oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations for restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets, and outdoor outlets.

Develop and implement service standards, operating procedures, and brand-aligned training.

Lead, mentor, and motivate F&B leadership teams; drive a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Manage P&L, forecasting, budgeting, labor management, and cost-control strategies.

Partner with culinary leadership to ensure menu quality, innovation, and alignment with The Sunny brand.

Oversee beverage programming including wine lists, cocktail menus, inventory management, and compliance.

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol regulations.

Collaborate closely with Sales, Events, Culinary, and Front Office teams to support property wide initiatives and a seamless guest journey.

Drive guest satisfaction scores, respond to feedback, and implement experience enhancements.

Support pre-opening activities including hiring, training, vendor partnerships, operating supplies / equipment, and service design.

Qualifications 5–7+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience within luxury or lifestyle hotels / resorts.

Proven success overseeing multi-venue F&B operations; pre-opening experience strongly preferred.

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.

Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.

Deep knowledge of culinary trends, beverage programs, service standards, and guest experience design.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving operational needs.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

ServSafe, TIPS, or equivalent certification preferred; Florida-specific alcohol certification a plus.

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and long hours as business demands.

Benefits As part of Davidson Hospitality Group—award-winning operators behind leading hotel and restaurant brands—team members enjoy a robust benefits program designed to enrich their lives and support their well-being :

• Multiple tiers of medical coverage Dental & vision insurance 24 / 7 Teledoc service Free maintenance medications Pet insurance Hotel & dining discounts Tuition reimbursement Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement & holidays) 401(k) with company match   Powered by JazzHR