Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Food and Beverage role is onsite in Glendale, AZ. Pay is $65,000–$71,000 per year. The position supports a contract food-service operation in higher education, with a focus on well-trained teams and consistent dining standards. The assistant director supports daily operations and oversees hourly staff, balancing service quality, cost controls, scheduling, and guest satisfaction. Effective team leadership and operational oversight help the dining operation meet budgeted results and maintain safe, sanitary service.

What you'll do

• Lead hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management of hourly staff
• oversee food, beverage, and labor cost controls
• maintain food quality, portion, and temperature standards
• manage schedules, shift coverage, and opening and closing
• support guest satisfaction and resolve service issues
• maintain sanitation, records, cash reconciliation, and shift logs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

assistant director of food and beverage

glendale az

gecko hospitality

$65k–$71k

contract food service

higher education dining

staff leadership

cost controls

guest satisfaction

servsafe

food safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary with room for growth
• leadership development
• supportive workplace culture
• opportunity for a long-term career in contract food service.

Why this role

Requires a two-year college degree plus two years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and restaurant leadership; ServSafe certification must be obtained and maintained.

About the employer

Gecko Hospitality is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.