E11EVEN - Director of Culinary & Food & Beverage

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen.

The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

Location

Inspired by the human condition in its many forms, E11EV
EN Club Hotel & Residences were created to promote an exclusive, personal and self-curated way of being. At the Residences, choice surrounds you all day long.

Whether you jetset or prefer to reset, these residences offer moments and experiences that speak to each individual's taste and preference. Located within the creative and thriving metropolis of Miami, E11even Club Hotel & Residences perfectly reflect the vibrancy of its surroundings, people and culture.

So reimagine yourself here and get to the essence of what living your way, is truly all about.

Overview

The Director of Culinary & Food & Beverage provides strategic and operational leadership across the full culinary program and all food and beverage outlets, ensuring dynamic guest experiences, consistent service excellence, and strong financial performance. This role oversees all facets of F&B operations while balancing creativity, quality, and operational discipline to maintain elevated standards in a luxury lifestyle environment. Responsible for driving revenue growth, controlling labor and expenses, menu innovation and sustaining high levels of product quality and service execution, this leader champions innovative programming, team engagement, and brand‑aligned experiences.

The role actively promotes business development initiatives, develops strong leadership teams, and ensures productivity goals are met while delivering memorable dining and nightlife experiences that are unmistakably E11EV
EN.

Responsibilities

* Sets the standard for attentive, welcoming, and professional service by leading by example and ensuring every guest, manager, and team member interaction reflects the brand's high‑energy luxury expectations.

* Provides hands‑on leadership and oversight of all Food & Beverage personnel, ensuring operational alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across all outlets.

* Lead menu development for all dining venues in collaboration with culinary teams, ensuring relevance, market competitiveness, and cost alignment.

* Responds to guest feedback and service recovery situations promptly and thoughtfully to resolve concerns and protect both guest satisfaction and brand reputation.

* Prepares, manages, and monitors the Food & Beverage budget, forecasting performance, tracking trends, and implementing follow‑up actions to achieve financial and productivity goals.

* Evaluates industry trends, competitive insights, and market activity to proactively evolve offerings and maintain profitable, relevant, and experience‑driven operations.

* Partners closely with Executive Committee leadership and ownership to communicate Food & Beverage performance, operational challenges, and strategic initiatives in a transparent and timely manner.

* Oversees all phases of loss prevention within Food & Beverage operations, ensuring controls are in place to protect assets, revenue, and inventory.

* Ensures accurate and timely preparation and submission of all required operational, financial, and regulatory reports.

* Leads and…