Taskforce Director of Food & Beverage

Company : Pyramid Global Hospitality
Location : Newport, RI, 02840
Posted Date : 15 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time, Contractor
Category : Management
Occupation : Director
Job Details
Wayfinder Newport
Wayfinder Newport is more than just a boutique hotel its a labor of love created by a collective of local chefs, bartenders, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs who proudly call Newport, Rhode Island home. Driven by a shared vision, we set out to reimagine the classic Newport hotel experience with something vibrant, creative, and deeply rooted in the community.
Our property features 187 thoughtfully designed rooms, including 30 spacious deluxe suites, a full-service restaurant, and 2,600 square feet of versatile event space.
At Wayfinder Newport, were committed to being the best employer in the area. What makes us different? It starts with our people-first culture, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company match and rewarding bonus programs. We're seeking individuals who are genuinely passionate about hospitality and guest service.
Our core values center on personal growth, a strong sense of community, and supporting each others success. Every team member plays a vital role in creating the exceptional, memorable experiences our guests return for.
Were building more than a hotel were building a destination. One that people are excited to visit, not just pass through. Discover what a career with Pyramid Global at Wayfinder Newport can mean for you. Join our team and help us shape the future of hospitality in Newport.
Taskforce Director Of Food & Beverage
The objectives of the Taskforce Director of Food & Beverage are to achieve marketing, sales, profitability and quality service goals for the Food & Beverage Department by developing and executing marketing strategies. Preparing and executing the budget, providing quality service to the guests and employing leadership and managerial skills effectively.
Duties include:
- Responsible for motivating and managing a team of front and back of the house food and beverage management.
- Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
- Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee
- Implement and maintain F&B sales/marketing programs
- Direct and oversee development of employees
- Hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews
- Direct the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operations
- Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service
- Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality
- Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction
- Exercise quality control for both food and beverage
- Maintaining standards of service and ensure their implementation
- Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and brand standards
- Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
- Coach and counsel employees to reflect brand service standards and procedures
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
- 6 years or more of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience
- With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
- Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
- At least 3 years experience in a senior role in a food and beverage environment
- Proven leadership skills
- Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
- Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
- Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
- Experience implementing new F&B concepts
Please note that temporary employees are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits and other fringe benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
Temporary roles are designed to address short-term business needs, and as such, benefits eligibility is limited to what is required by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
As a temporary employee, you will be classified as a W-2 employee and not as an independent contractor (1099). All employees are subject to payroll taxes, withholdings, and company policies in compliance with labor laws.
Compensation Range
The compensation for this position is $1,650.00/Wk. - $1,700.00/Wk. based on qualifications and experience.
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