CoralTree Hospitality

Manages luxury hotels, resorts, residences

Director of Restaurants - Bars and Events

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeIvins, UT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in restaurants, bars, and events, including oversight of multiple outlets in a resort or full-service hospitality environment; this experience is preferred.
Experience in luxury resort or high-volume hospitality environments is strongly preferred.
Experience managing profit and loss, budgets, and financial reporting is preferred.
Knowledge of culinary operations, wine and beverage programs, and service standards is preferred.
Experience hiring, training, and developing teams is preferred.
Experience with labor management systems, point-of-sale systems, and inventory control software is preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Oversee restaurant, bar, and events operations, including fine dining, casual dining, lounges, pool, coffee shop, in-room dining, and banquet services; additional operations may be added in the future.
Develop and implement strategic business plans and operating budgets for each outlet, monitoring revenue, labor costs, cost of goods sold, and profitability.
Partner with the Assistant Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events, Executive Chefs, and outlet General Managers to create distinctive dining experiences aligned with the resort and each outlet’s brand.
Uphold service standards, ambiance, and menu quality to ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate managers, supervisors, and hourly associates.
Lead scheduling, payroll approval, and labor optimization in alignment with forecasted occupancy and business trends.
Support the development of marketing strategies and promotions in coordination with the Sales and Marketing team.
Oversee inventory, purchasing, vendor relations, and compliance with health, safety, and liquor laws.
Implement and maintain service training and professional development programs across departments.
Serve as a key leader during resort events, high-volume periods, and special functions.
Review guest feedback, comment cards, and Revinate scores, and implement corrective action where necessary.
Promote a culture of hospitality, accountability, and teamwork across food and beverage operations.

Desired Qualifications

Luxury resort or high-volume hospitality experience.
At least 7 years of progressive Restaurants, Bars and Events leadership experience, including oversight of multiple outlets in a resort or full-service hospitality environment.
Experience managing profit and loss, budgets, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of culinary operations, wine and beverage programs, and service standards.
Experience hiring, training, and developing high-performing teams.
Experience with labor management systems, point-of-sale systems, and inventory control software.

Overview

Black Desert Resort, located among the dramatic red rocks and lava fields of Southern Utah, is an ultra-premium destination featuring championship golf, exceptional accommodations, distinctive restaurants and bars, spa and wellness experiences, and thoughtfully curated resort amenities.

Job Summary:

The Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and operational direction for all Restaurants, Bars and Events operations at Black Desert Resort, including restaurants, bars, lounges, coffee outlets, in-room dining, banquets, and employee dining. This executive leader drives guest satisfaction, revenue, profitability, service excellence, and a culture of accountability and team development consistent with the resort’s ultra-premium standards.

Job Specifications:

Onsite: Black Desert Resort

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full-Time / Year-Round

Salary Range: $170,000 – $190,000 per year plus incentive bonus. This is the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.

Why Join Us:

Dynamic Leadership Role: Lead a diverse, multi-concept Restaurants, Bars and Events operation at Black Desert Resort.

Executive Exposure: Report directly to the Hotel Manager and collaborate with resort leadership that is focused on service and hospitality.

Benefits & Culture: Health insurance, flexible time off, 401K with company match, employee dining, wellness programs, and professional development support

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities including but not limited to:

Oversee Restaurants, Bars and Events operations including fine dining, casual dining, lounges, pool, coffee shop, in-room dining, and banquet services at Black Desert Resort. Other operations could be added in the future.
Develop and implement strategic business plans and operating budgets for each outlet, monitoring revenue, labor costs, COGS, and profitability
Partner with the Assistant Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events, Executive Chefs, and outlet General Managers to create distinctive dining experiences aligned with Black Desert Resort’s and each outlets brand.
Ensure a consistent and exceptional guest experience by upholding service standards, ambiance, and menu quality
Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team of managers, supervisors, and hourly associates
Lead scheduling, payroll approval, and labor optimization initiatives in alignment with forecasted occupancy and business trends
Support the development of marketing strategies and promotions in coordination with the Sales and Marketing team
Oversee inventory, purchasing, vendor relations, and compliance with health, safety, and liquor laws
Implement and maintain robust service training and professional development programs across all departments
Serve as a key leader during resort events, high-volume periods, and special functions
Regularly review guest feedback, comment cards, and Revinate scores to ensure guest satisfaction and implement corrective action where necessary
Champion a culture of hospitality, accountability, and teamwork across all F&B operations

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

7+ years of progressive Restaurants, Bars and Events leadership experience, including oversight of multiple outlets in a resort or full-service hospitality environment.
Luxury resort or high-volume hospitality experience strongly preferred
Proven experience managing P&L, budgets, and financial reporting
Deep understanding of culinary operations, wine and beverage programs, and service standards
Demonstrated leadership in hiring, training, and developing high-performing teams
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities
Experience working with labor management systems, POS systems, and inventory control software
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays

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Compensation: 170000 to 190000 (USD)

About the Company

CoralTree Hospitality

Manages luxury hotels, resorts, residences

CoralTree Hospitality manages luxury hotels, resorts, and residences across the United States, offering comprehensive management services for independent, branded, and soft-branded properties, plus specialized management for golf courses, spas, HOAs, and memberships. It operates with a decentralized, on-site leadership model and delivers operations, marketing, sales, revenue management, brand development, and HR support under management agreements with property owners; it can also oversee vacation rental units and HOA services, recently launching the CoralTree Residence Collection with 1,100+ residences. The company differentiates itself through market-driven, on-site empowerment, a focus on luxury lifestyle properties, and its lineage from Destination Hotels and Two Roads Hospitality supported by Lowe. CoralTree’s goal is to improve property performance and profitability, expand its portfolio, and grow its residence and rental-management offerings across the United States.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Englewood, CO
Founded: Not listed

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