--- title: Director Food & Beverage at Altius Search description: Altius Search is hiring for the Director Food & Beverage role in Knoxville, TN. Pays $80K–$83K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/director-food-and-beverage-at-altius-search-01a17586-6a3b-7d90-a649-e4bbd09a0700 date: 2026-10-26T00:18:12Z og_description: Join Altius Search as Director Food & Beverage in Knoxville, TN. Pays $80K–$83K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/cqv2ar.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Altius Search | | **Location** | Knoxville, TN | | **Salary** | $80K/yr - $83K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 25, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Altius Search. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Altius Search. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $44,000 – $89,000 a year (median $73,000). ## Description Our client, a hospitality ownership group, is seeking an experienced and hands-on **Director of Food & Beverage** to lead the culinary and beverage operations at a distinctive boutique hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality leader who thrives in an independent, lifestyle-driven environment and understands how to deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving profitability. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in restaurant and bar operations, financial management, team development, and elevated service standards. This individual will oversee all food and beverage outlets, ensuring operational excellence, consistent quality, and a memorable guest experience. **Food & Beverage Operations** · Oversee daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurant, bar, and private events. · Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, beverage execution, service, and overall guest satisfaction. · Establish and implement operational procedures that drive consistency, efficiency, and profitability. · Partner with culinary leadership on menu development, seasonal offerings, and innovative dining experiences. · Maintain a visible, hands-on presence throughout the operation, particularly during peak service periods. **Financial Performance** · Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, labor costs, food and beverage costs, and overall profitability. · Analyze financial performance and implement strategies to maximize revenue and operating margins. · Monitor inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and cost-control initiatives. · Identify opportunities to grow restaurant, bar, and private event revenue. · Establish and monitor key performance indicators to ensure financial and operational goals are achieved. **Leadership & Team Development** · Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing food and beverage team. · Foster a positive, accountable, and service-focused workplace culture. · Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to department leaders and associates. · Establish clear expectations for service standards, productivity, and guest engagement. · Promote collaboration between front-of-house, culinary, sales, and hotel operations teams. **Guest Experience & Revenue Growth** · Create memorable dining and beverage experiences that reflect the property's boutique identity. · Build relationships with hotel guests, local residents, and community partners. · Collaborate with hotel leadership and marketing teams to develop promotions, special events, and revenue-generating initiatives. · Monitor guest feedback and proactively address service opportunities. · Ensure all outlets maintain strong reputations for hospitality, quality, and consistency. **Qualifications** · Minimum 5 years of progressive food and beverage management experience, including leadership at the Director, General Manager, or senior operational level. · Experience in boutique hotels, lifestyle hospitality, upscale restaurants, or high-volume food and beverage operations strongly preferred. · Strong understanding of restaurant and bar operations, beverage programs, and private events. · Proven ability to manage P&L performance, labor costs, inventory, and departmental budgets. · Demonstrated success in building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams. · Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. · Strong guest-service orientation with a hands-on, detail-driven management style. · Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, independently minded hospitality environment. · Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands. ## Skills - 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