F & B Director

Skamania Lodge is seeking a hospitality leader with a proven track record of operational excellence, team development, and financial performance to serve as our Director of Food & Beverage. Nestled in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, Skamania Lodge is a renowned destination resort offering an exceptional guest experience inspired by the natural beauty, culture, and agricultural abundance of the Pacific Northwest. This executive leadership role will oversee a diverse and multi-faceted operation, including our signature Cascade Dining Room, River Rock Lounge, in-room dining, grab-and-go offerings, and an extensive banquet and catering operation supporting more than 24,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The Director of Food & Beverage will play a key role in shaping the culinary vision of the resort while delivering exceptional guest satisfaction, financial performance, employee engagement, and operational excellence. Skamania's culinary philosophy reflects the region's rich heritage, drawing inspiration from the Columbia River, Pacific Ocean, surrounding forests and mountains, and the fertile farmlands of the Pacific Northwest. We seek a leader who shares this passion for creating memorable dining experiences rooted in local flavors and authentic hospitality. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership, financial performance, and day-to-day management of all restaurant, lounge, banquet, catering, stewarding, and beverage operations throughout the resort. This individual will partner closely with the Executive Chef and resort leadership team to ensure a seamless and elevated experience for guests across all dining outlets, meetings, weddings, corporate retreats, and special events.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for all food and beverage operations, including restaurants, lounges, banquet facilities, catering, and beverage programs; Drive revenue growth while maintaining strong cost controls and profitability; Lead, mentor, and develop department leaders and team members through coaching, training, and succession planning; Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction and consistently high service standards; Oversee banquet and catering operations supporting conferences, corporate retreats, weddings, and social events; Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development, seasonal offerings, and innovative dining experiences that showcase the Pacific Northwest; Develop and execute annual budgets, forecasts, and business plans; Monitor labor productivity, food cost, beverage cost, and operational efficiencies; Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal food safety and beverage regulations; Foster a culture focused on colleague engagement, accountability, and service excellence

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience in a full-service hotel, resort, or conference center environment; Demonstrated success overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets and significant banquet/catering operations; Experience managing large-scale conference, convention, and social event business; Strong financial acumen with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and profitability; Proven ability to lead and develop large, multi-department teams; Knowledge of food trends, wine and beverage programs, and elevated guest experiences

Nice to have

Prior experience as a Director of Food & Beverage; Luxury, independent resort, or destination resort experience; Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field

Benefits

Lead an iconic Pacific Northwest resort with a strong reputation for exceptional guest experiences; Oversee a diverse operation that includes restaurants, lounges, catering, and extensive banquet facilities; Work in one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the United States; Be part of a leadership team committed to innovation, service excellence, and associate development; Opportunity to shape the culinary and hospitality experience for guests from across the country