Director of Food & Beverage | Full-Time | Durham Convention Center

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Director of Food & Beverage | Full-Time | Durham Convention Center Location US-NC-Durham Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago(7/7/2026 11:19 AM) Job ID 2026-32802 Location Name Durham Convention Center Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-NC-Durham Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 27701 Location : Address 301 W Morgan Street Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/2/2026 Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.  Position Summary The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for overseeing the direction of the kitchen’s daily activities in accordance with OVG policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive, and compliant work environment. The Director of Food & Beverage is solely responsible for the effective management and operation of the culinary team, including event planning support, scheduling, food preparation and production, food cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen safety, and employee training and supervision. The Director of Food & Beverage must provide a high level of oversight, culinary proficiency, and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of all food outlets and events. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for ensuring quality food and beverage are served to the guests. The Director of Food & beverage will assist the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking meats, soups and sauces and supervise all other aspects of the food and beverage operations. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the training of all kitchen staff. The Director of Food & Beverage must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule, which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, and self-direction are required. This role pays an annual salary of $82,000-$92,000 and is bonus eligible. Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until October 2, 2026. Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of kitchen staff to include creating a positive work environment for all staff membersDisplays knowledge of culinary preparation skills and teaches others proper preparation and food presentationDevelops menus, recipes and costing sheetsOversees all culinary and front-of-house banquet staffWorks with the administrative team to market and sell food and beverage to drive revenue.Delivers high-quality food services and presentationProvides direction, development and accountability structure to team, leading by exampleProduces and executes training schedules to ensure best practice among the teamManages the control of food and labor costs through proper scheduling and purchasingAttends and contributes to planning and managerial meetings Conducts regular inspections to assure cleanliness and maintenance meet company standardsOversees and manages monthly inventoryResponsible for producing high-quality, fresh food products and presentation in a timely manner for delivery to guestsAssists the Executive Chef in preparing hot...