Director of Culinary and Food &… at InterContinent… · Northern…

Job Status and Requirements:

1. Must be able to work on Guam, USA without restrictions:​
   1. US Citizens
   2. US Permanent Residents
   3. Residents of Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)

Director of Culinary and Food & Beverage

Seeking a Director level leadership opportunity within a premium or luxury hospitality environment to lead culinary and Food & Beverage operations, drive transformation, elevate service standards, and deliver consistent brand excellence. The location is at Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.

A results-driven senior Food & Beverage leader with 2–3 years of experience at senior management level, supported by a progressive career across all facets of Food & Beverage operations. Currently operating within a premium/luxury IHG Hotels & Resorts environment, with extensive exposure to brand standards, operational compliance, and multi-outlet service delivery.

Bringing a unique dual perspective as a former Chef, offering strong technical culinary expertise alongside a comprehensive understanding of front-of-house service execution ensuring seamless integration between kitchen and service operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Open to US Citizens and Valid US Visa holders

Core Expertise

Multi-outlet F&B operations including fine dining, casual dining, quick service, and catering/banqueting

Proven experience within luxury and premium hospitality environments and high-performing restaurant operations

Strong ability to align culinary execution with service delivery to ensure a consistent and elevated brand experience across all guest touchpoints

Operational Leadership

Drives delivery of refined, high-impact service standards aligned with premium and luxury positioning

Ensures consistency, quality, and operational discipline across all outlets

Champions a culture of excellence, continuously elevating product presentation and service execution

Maintains strong focus on guest satisfaction metrics and service recovery excellence

Leadership & People Development

Proactive, self-driven leader with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Leads transformation through clear structure, communication, and a steady, solutions-focused approach

Builds high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and structured development planning

Strengthens alignment between culinary and front-of-house teams to create cohesive, guest-centric operations

Commercial & Strategic Impact, Financial Acumen P&L Management

Balances operational efficiency with uncompromising brand standards

Drives continuous improvement in guest experience, revenue performance, and service delivery

Demonstrates strong strategic thinking with a focus on long-term value creation

Passionate about leading change, elevating standards, and positioning F&B operations as a key driver of overall hotel success

Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans for all F&B outlets.

Optimize cost of goods sold (COGS), labor cost, and operating expenses without compromising quality.

Drive revenue through upselling, promotions, events, and cross-selling with other departments.

Analyze P&L statements, KPI’s and implement corrective actions.

What we offer

In return we'll provide you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include Health (medical, dental & vision) insurance, a 401k plan with company match, Paid Time Off and Employee Discount. A chance to become part of the global IHG family - opening a door to endless career opportunities. We’re passionate about growing our talent. We’ll provide the training & development you need to succeed & progress into your next role.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – Our colleagues share some winning characteristics: we work better together, we trust and support each other, we aim higher by looking for better ways to do things, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/ Females/ Disabled/ Veterans