Food & Beverage Director | Cedarbrook Lodge

Food & Beverage Director | Cedarbrook Lodge

Let’s start off with the most important part-what’s in it for you and why You’ll love it here:
• Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive salary $110,000 - 115,000 DOE plus annual incentive plan eligibility.
• Cellphone allowance
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Benefits - medical, dental, vision, disability
• 401K with company matching
• HSA/FSA plans -with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Perks:
• Discounted lodging, dining, spa, and golf
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)
• Culture
• Inclusive, values-driven team that prioritizes people and exceptional experiences. Opportunities to grow, contribute, and have fun along the way.

Our Commitment to you:
Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What you’ll do:
Lead and oversee all Food & Beverage operations (including both front of house and back of house,) to ensure profitability, excellence in service, and alignment with brand standards.
Responsibilities include:
• Manage all aspects of F&B operations, budgeting, labor/supply costs, and service quality.
• Collaborate on menu development, pricing, and presentation with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed established standards.
• Conducts industry research to accurately project future trends.
• Drive team performance through recruitment, training, scheduling, and leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally providing regular and on-going communication with all departments.
• Conduct inspections, ensure equipment upkeep, and address safety issues.
• Ensures timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest and team member requests.
• Engage in the Manager-on-Duty program and respond to guest and staff concerns.

What you’ll bring:
• 8+ years of F&B leadership to include both restaurant and banquets or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong understanding of fine dining, beverage service, POS systems, and cost control.
• Knowledge of local liquor laws and safety standards.
• Strong general management skills including; communication, time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving and delivery of results.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, analyze performance, and uphold standards.
• Relevant certifications (food handling, alcohol service, etc.).
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.


Where you’ll work:
Located less than five minutes from SeaTac International Airport and situated on 18 lush acres, Cedarbrook Lodge is the perfect blend of convenience and escape. Each of the 167 guestrooms and suites at Cedarbrook Lodge offer comfort and tranquility with complimentary amenities including a Northwest-inspired breakfast and airport shuttle service.

Cedarbrook is also home to the award-winning Copperleaf Restaurant and Copperleaf Bar & Terrace, where guests can enjoy exceptional dining with fireside ambiance, indoors or out. The Spa at Cedarbrook is no exception to the hotel's serene setting, known for utilizing petrified wood for it's healing properties in treatments. Cedarbrook is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), ensuring a superior meetings experience.

The Fine Print
Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orienta