Director, Food & Beverage - Paradise Valley, AZ

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company, renowned for its innovation and strong presence in major U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu. The company is rapidly expanding internationally with operations extending into Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's impressive portfolio consists of global properties with an aggregate asset valuation exceeding $20 billion and generating over $5 billion in cumulative revenues annually. With an expert executive team made up of experienced hotel management leaders, Highgate offers comprehensive guidance to property owners and partners throughout all stages of the hospitality property cycle including planning, development, recapitalization, and disposition. The company also develops custom hotel brands and leverages proprietary revenue management tools to anticipate market trends and optimize asset performance and value. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, London, Dallas, and Seattle, solidifying its status as a significant player in the hospitality management industry. The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas, an IHG Resort soon rebranding as the Kimpton Paradise Valley Resort & Villas, presents a unique opportunity for a Director of Food & Beverage to oversee all food and beverage operations across the property. Situated in a serene Arizona location with beautiful Spanish Mission-inspired architecture, multiple pools, a full-service salon, spa, and championship golf nearby, the resort is a sought-after destination for family vacations, business meetings, and special events. This leadership role is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and directing the entire food and beverage department to maintain profitability while delivering exceptional product quality and guest satisfaction. The Director of Food & Beverage works closely with the executive committee to ensure the department aligns with the overall strategic objectives of the resort. The candidate will monitor industry trends, manage budgeting and forecasting, reduce staff turnover, and ensure compliance with health and liquor laws and internal standards. This position demands someone adept in team leadership, guest relations, problem-solving, and operational excellence. The role is salaried annually and requires flexibility to work long hours when necessary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative hospitality leader and contribute to an exceptional guest experience at one of Arizona's premier resort destinations.

• Education as specified in qualifications
• Relevant food and beverage experience
• Proficiency with Windows and related software
• Knowledge of health, sanitation, and liquor laws
• Ability to work long hours
• Capability to exert medium physical effort
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Commitment to high personal appearance standards
• Compliance with company standards and regulations
• Effective problem handling and confidentiality
• Regular attendance as per scheduling
• Capacity to understand complex data and information
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned