HIC Director of F&B Americas (Hybrid Opportunity)

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HIC Director of F&B LAC (On Site Opportunity)

ALGV/HIC/AMS/UVC Corporate Office

Hotel Operations

Professional Staff/Corporate

Full-time

Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Corporate F&B Director to join our Hyatt Inclusive Collection Operation of Excellence Division. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Procurement, Design Services, Openings & Conversions, Quality, HR teams, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

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The Role

The Director of Food & Beverage, is responsible for leading, developing, and executing the food and beverage strategy across Hyatt Inclusive Collection portfolio of resorts. This role ensures operational excellence, profitability, and brand consistency across all restaurants, bars, banquets, and culinary operations.

Define and implement the regional F&B strategy in alignment with the company’s global direction and brand standards.

Oversee daily F&B performance across multiple properties, ensuring consistent service quality, hygiene, and operational efficiency.

Develop, monitor, and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to achieve profitability targets and optimize revenue streams.

Collaborate on the creation, rebranding, and positioning of restaurant, bar, and banquet concepts that elevate guest experiences and drive market differentiation

Mentor and coach property F&B leaders, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and high performance.

Ensure all operations meet or exceed health, safety, and regulatory local and international standards, as well as internal audit and compliance requirements.

Identify and implement emerging culinary, mixology, and service trends to maintain the region’s competitive edge. Shares knowledge with the hotel F&B leaders and supervise the implementation of the standard/trend.

Partner with operations and marketing teams to enhance guest satisfaction scores through memorable and authentic F&B experiences. Analize KPIs and makes sure hotels action plan on opportunities and implement best practices.

Support openings, renovations, and brand initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

10-15 years of progressive experience in food and beverage within hotels, resorts, or high-volume restaurant groups.

3-5 years of experience in corporate positions (Director of F&B, Corporate F&B Head, Regional F&B Director, or similar).

Proven experience in restaurant, bar, banquet, and kitchen development and operations.

Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Gastronomy, Food Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Advanced written and spoken English and Spanish required.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

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We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.

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