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Davidson Hospitality Group

Hospitality management focused on value creation

Director of Restaurant & Event Operations

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • At least 4 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience is required, preferably within hotels or lifestyle hospitality.
  • Experience leading restaurant and banquet or event operations is required.
  • Strong financial acumen, including the ability to analyze data and develop operational strategies, is required.
  • An inspiring leadership style and a passion for coaching and developing teams are required.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills are required.
  • A creative mindset with an eye for innovation and guest experience is required.
  • Demonstrated success achieving operational and financial goals in a high-volume environment is required.
  • Pre-employment drug testing and a background check are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the daily operations of the lobby bar and banquet and event teams.
  • Drive exceptional guest satisfaction through elevated service standards.
  • Partner with culinary leadership to enhance food and beverage offerings and event execution.
  • Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Manage labor, revenue, expenses, and departmental budgets to achieve financial goals.
  • Analyze operational and financial performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with brand standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
  • Collaborate with hotel leadership to create memorable programming and unique guest experiences.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hotel or lifestyle hospitality experience is preferred.

About the Company

Davidson Hospitality Group

Hospitality management focused on value creation

Davidson Hospitality Group provides hotel management services for a select portfolio of properties, acting with an owner’s mindset to operate hotels on behalf of property owners. Its offering includes day-to-day operations, revenue generation, and cost management designed to improve financial performance while delivering consistent hospitality for guests. The company differentiates itself by positioning as a value-creation partner rather than just a manager, emphasizing collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and treating each property as if it were its own. Its goal is to deliver hospitality and create value for every customer, every time, while driving top-line revenue and bottom-line results for property owners and setting a standard in the hospitality industry.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2005

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