Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Write your own music city story. Let us show you the real Nashville, connecting you to the creative spirit of the city’s artisans. Four Seasons is the new social hub of downtown Nashville’s SoBro neighbourhood, just steps from music, sports and entertainment. Feel the rhythm of our vibrant restaurants and event spaces, and the harmony of our Spa and rooftop pool – celebrating nature with views of the Cumberland River and Riverfront Park. With unparalleled Four Seasons service and warm Southern hospitality, we’ll inspire a truly authentic experience of Music City.

About the role
The Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville will lead and manage the operations of multiple Food & Beverage outlets including In-Room Dining, Banquets, and a seasonal rooftop venue, while ensuring exceptional guest experiences aligned with luxury hospitality standards. Drive innovation, operational excellence, and financial performance through strategic leadership and market-driven initiatives.

What you will do

• Select, train, mentor, and evaluate managers and employees across all F&B outlets.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Champion diversity and inclusion while attracting top talent in a competitive market.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L for all outlets.
• Optimize labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling and cost-control measures.
• Implement creative revenue strategies, including dynamic pricing and experiential upselling.
• Maintain a strong presence in all outlets, engaging with guests to personalize experiences.
• Cultivate relationships with VIPs and repeat guests while leveraging guest data for hyper-personalization.
• Ensure service standards reflect authenticity, storytelling, and emotional connection.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Banquets Chef and culinary team to design menus that reflect current culinary trends, sustainability, and local sourcing.
• Curate beverage programs with a focus on premium selections, craft cocktails, and wellness-driven options.
• Coordinate with Sales, Events, and Marketing to deliver seamless banquet and rooftop experiences.
• Support strategic initiatives for luxury positioning and brand differentiation.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and luxury brand standards.
• Promote a harmonious work environment and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

What you bring

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.

• Minimum 5 years in luxury F&B leadership roles, with multi-outlet oversight.

• Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.  Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.

• Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.

• Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.

• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities.

• Employee discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide.

• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.

• Complimentary employee meals.

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position.

• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings as business requires.

Visa Requirements

Authorization to work in the United States is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial role with another Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for an L-1 visa sponsorship.   

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf