JOB DETAILS

Director of Food & Beverage

CompanyHC Assetco LLC
LocationSanta Barbara
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 8, 2026
About The Company
Meetings of the mind that satisfy the senses Hotel Californian provides Santa Barbara visitors with an unmatched luxury hotel experience. Located just steps from the ocean, adjacent to the vibrant Funk Zone, and Santa Barbara’s Amtrak Station—the Hotel Californian has become the area’s most sought-after hotel for corporate, political and social events: • Named among Travel + Leisure’s 2018 It List for the Best New Hotels of 2018, the property features quintessential Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with Moorish-inspired interior design by AD100 designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard • Over 5,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, including a 2,850 square foot ballroom and breakout space, combine to provide multiple options for any event • Hotel Californian’s banquet services and two flagship restaurants, Blackbird and Goat Tree, serve the city’s most inspired cuisine • The property features 121 guestrooms, with 65” wifi-enabled TVs, Nespresso coffee machines, a fully stocked tech library (iPads, etc.), and a premium mini bar • All guests have full access to a rooftop pool and event deck providing views of the coast and mountains, a luxurious Turkish-inspired spa, and a fashion boutique
About the Role

Description

Thank you for your interest in joining Hotel Californian, part of Foley Entertainment Group. We are passionate about creating extraordinary experiences. Hotel Californian is Santa Barbara's iconic and friendly luxury destination, where coastal elegance meets modern California style. Located at the crossroads of beautiful State Street and the vibrant Funk Zone, our Forbes-rated hotel offers exceptional accommodations, delectable dining venues & wine tasting room, luxury spa, distinctive indoor and patio event spaces, and breathtaking views of the Santa Barbara coastline, harbor and the Channel Islands.


Our culture is creative, collaborative, and indulgent. We value team members who are passionate about hospitality, embrace new challenges, and strive to make memorable guest experiences guided by our core values:

* Have Integrity – We seek people who are humble and demonstrate high character.
* Be Entrepreneurial – We value innovation and resilience in our team members.
* Be a Team Player – We appreciate people who are inclusive and ready to support others when needed.
* Be Engaged – We want people who are actively invested.* Always Be Advancing, Never Retreating – We want people committed to constant growth and excellence.
 

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Work in support of hotel goals and measure effectiveness through the food & beverage profit and service performance of the hotel. 
  • Oversee the supervision of Talent to include selection, work allocation, training, performance, and development. Coach and motivate team to achieve key results 
  • Align and work collaboratively with Sales & Marketing, PR, Security, other hotel departments and outside vendors to effectively manage and grow the food & beverage operations. 
  • Develop plans, continuously monitor program execution, performance and objectives, and provide relevant recaps that showcase ROI and effectiveness. 
  • Maintain quality of service and ensure consistency in standards throughout the venues and banquet operations.  
  • Make changes that respond to the marketplace and to guests’ needs, both present and anticipated. 
  • Attend outside as well as internal promotions, meetings, or training to remain current with food and beverage/special event trends. 
  • Maintain profitability of outlets to support overall hotel operation. Control payroll and equipment costs (minimizing loss and misuse). Ensure par stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering and retrieving supplies and stocking, bending, lifting heavy articles and reaching overhead. Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation. Develop and implement cost-saving and profit enhancing measures. Review, prepare and update forecasts as needed. 
  • Work with the individual managers/supervisors concerning food and beverage quality, service, cleanliness, merchandising, and promotions. 
  • Supervise the maintenance/sanitation of bar/restaurant equipment to protect the assets, comply with regulations, and ensure quality service.
     

Requirements

The Director of Food + Beverage Operations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations for Hotel Californian’s Venues and the Banquet Department. This includes all aspects of budget responsibilities, revenue/profit objectives, forecasting duties, ensuring guest service standards, vendor relations, cleanliness of the venues, kitchen, and building talent relationships. 


  • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ F&B management experience in a high-volume restaurant/ hotel. 
  • Experience with P&L required. 
  • Computer proficiency is required. 
  • Ability to work a varied schedule, to include AM and PM shifts as well as weekends/holidays. 
  • Ability to maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA, federal, state and local health department regulations. 
  • Strong consultative skills and the ability to achieve corporate business objectives across functional boundaries 
  • Advanced English ability, verbal and written required. 
  • Must have good communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Current CA Food Handler and RSB cards.

To perform this role successfully, candidates must be able to carry out the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified as business needs evolve to support our commitment to delivering exceptional guest experience. 


Benefits offered to eligible employees include paid time off, employer match 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, basic and supplemental life insurance, voluntary short & long term disability plans, HSA, FSA, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, employee assistance and discount programs.


Salary:  120K-155K annually

Key Skills
F&B ManagementP&L ManagementBudgetingForecastingStaff TrainingVendor RelationsGuest Service StandardsInventory ManagementCost ControlSanitation ComplianceTime ManagementCommunication Skills
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Paid Time OffEmployer Match 401kMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceVoluntary Short Term DisabilityVoluntary Long Term DisabilityHSAFSACritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsurancePet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscount Programs
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Oversee all food and beverage operations, including venues and the banquet department, to ensure profitability and high service standards. Manage talent selection, training, and development while collaborating with other hotel departments to grow operations.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$120,000 - $155,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
99
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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