Director of Food and Beverage - Le Meridien Dania Beach

Join the exceptional team at Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport, where sophisticated style meets South Florida’s vibrant energy! We’re seeking passionate, driven individuals to deliver world-class service at our chic, contemporary hotel. Located minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport and the beach, our property offers a dynamic environment with luxury accommodations, cutting-edge meeting spaces, a rooftop pool, and European-inspired dining at our acclaimed restaurant, Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge. As part of our team, you’ll create unforgettable experiences for guests and enjoy numerous opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, exciting setting. If you thrive on teamwork, innovation, and excellence, Le Méridien Dania Beach is the perfect place to elevate your career. Apply now to join a high-energy team and make your mark at one of Fort Lauderdale’s premier hotels!

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Food and Beverage to lead our dynamic team and oversee all culinary operations at our hotel or resort. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for managing our diverse food and beverage outlets, developing new menus, creating unique guest experiences, and ensuring exceptional service standards. The ideal candidate should have a passion for food and hospitality, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record of success in managing multiple outlets. If you are a creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a vision for culinary excellence, then we want to hear from you!

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience   
• 4+ years of experience in food and beverage management, hotels preferred   
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data into operational plan
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Ability to create and execute unique food and beverage concepts.
• Knowledge of industry trends and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and achieve financial targets.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.