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Director of Food and Beverage

Gecko Hospitality

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Chicago, IL · Posted October 30, 2026

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About the job

Director of Restaurants and Events

Hotels

Salary $90K – $100K

Our company is in search of a dedicated Director of Restaurants and Events wanting to go the extra mile for guests. If this sounds like you, Apply Today for our location in Chicago, Illinois! Situated in one of the most pristine locations in Illinois, our luxury boutique hotel is a place you’ll want to visit for a lifetime. Amenities include a luxury hotel, restaurants and bars, space for events and weddings and much more. Our catered services provide the perfect way to relax for travelers and locals alike. If you would like to become Director of Restaurants and Events with a company within an enjoyable environment, don’t miss this opportunity at our location in Chicago, Illinois!

Title of Position: Director of Restaurants and Events

Job Responsibilities: The Director of Restaurants and Events is responsible for leading and managing the food and beverage operations of the hotel, ensuring a high level of performance, guest satisfaction and profitability. The Director of Restaurants and Events must establish goals for the food and beverage operating departments, analyze financial reports, anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the food and beverage division, anticipate trends, enact service, as well as come up with profit-oriented and cost-saving ideas/activities.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Paid Vacation

· Competitive Salary

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· And Many More!

Qualifications:

· The Director of Restaurants and Events must possess strong knowledge of food, methods of food preparation, alcoholic beverages, trends in both food and alcoholic beverages, and be able to develop menus along with the culinary team.

· Trust, honesty, integrity and a true passion for customer satisfaction is a requirement for the Director of Restaurants and Events.

· The Director of Restaurants and Events must have the ability to compose and express thoughts in a clear and understandable way to ensure effective communication.

· A true desire to mentor and develop others is a trait the Director of Restaurants and Events must have.

· The Director of Restaurants and Events must have experience in banquet production and performance.

· The Director of Restaurants and Events must have sufficient mathematical skills to prepare forecasts, budgets, and reports, calculate food, beverage and labor costs, etc.

Apply Now – Director of Restaurants and Events located in Chicago, Illinois

If you would like to be considered for this position, email your resume for immediate consideration to Kevin Buck – kbuck@geckohospitality.com