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Director, Food and Beverage

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The Director, Operation F&B and Culinary leads operational support for onboard and onshore disciplines across new and existing emerging businesses within Marriott International’s portfolio. This role supports global culinary and F&B strategy, optimizing guest experiences through innovative product development, system enhancements and collaboration with the business owner, Brand, Discipline, and Continent leadership. Reporting to Senior Director, RCYC , the Director applies market research and trend analysis to long- and short-term planning, delivering high-quality culinary experiences aligned with strategic growth goals. The role also supports cross-company initiatives and projects across Marriott’s brands as needed. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Facilitate collaboration between design, development, and implementation of culinary, restaurant, and bar concepts for business operations. 

  • Collaborate with the Brand, Discipline, and owners’ leadership to innovate and elevate guest F&B experiences. 

  • Review and approve design and renovation plans with key executives, ensuring design integrity and operational efficiency align with Marriott’s strategy and owners' goals.  

  • Manage multiple projects, balancing competing priorities across disciplines, brands, continents and the business owners.  

  • Mentor and guide culinary and F&B development teams, fostering professional growth. 

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for culinary standards and operational best practices, including Forbes F&B requirements. 

  • Drive sustainability initiatives and support culinary training programs globally. 

  • Represent Marriott at industry events, boards, and meetings, facilitating knowledge sharing and partnerships. 

  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities. 

  • Utilize design thinking to champion customer-centric innovation and improve guest engagement initiatives. 

Candidate Profile 
Education & Experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Culinary Science, or related field. 

  • Minimum 8 years of leadership experience in luxury culinary, restaurant, and bar operations, preferably with multi-unit, corporate, or cruise/hotel/rail experience. 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications 

  • Deep understanding of Luxury and Forbes Five Star standards 

  • Deep expertise in culinary and F&B operations with a passion for superior product quality and innovative flavor profiles. 

  • Proven success leading projects and initiatives in matrix organizations. 

  • Excellent project management and change leadership capabilities. 

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at executive levels. 

  • Experience designing and delivering creative culinary concepts from ideation to implementation. 

  • Ability to read blueprints and floor plans; passion for design trends and operational challenges. 

  • Strong business acumen and financial management skills, including budgeting and cost analysis. 

  • Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and work effectively under pressure. 

 

Design & Development 

  • Facilitate collaboration and support multi-disciplinary teams to develop customer-centric, profitable culinary and F&B solutions. 

  • Translate strategic requirements into engaging products and services that enhance brand loyalty. 

  • Develop visual models, prototypes, and storyboards to communicate concepts. 

  • Ensure project milestones, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met. 

  • Promote innovation by integrating guest feedback, operational constraints, and trend insights. 

Culinary Leadership 

  • Support culinary operations, training, and sustainability initiatives globally. 

  • Facilitate collaboration across departments and manage timelines and budgets for culinary projects. 

  • Facilitate collaboration efforts in menu innovation, kitchen design, and culinary product development. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

  • Provide clear communication and project updates to executive leadership and stakeholders. 

  • Build strong relationships across the business owners, Brand, Discipline, and Continental teams to align goals and resources. 

  • Drive a culture of creativity, continuous learning, and innovation within the team and broader organization. 

 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance. 

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.