How much does a Food & Beverage Director make in the United States? The average Food & Beverage Director salary in the United States is $106,373 as of November 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $87,148 and $124,358. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Food & Beverage Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Food & Beverage Director Salary $69,645 US November 27, 2023
25th Percentile Food & Beverage Director Salary $87,148 US November 27, 2023
50th Percentile Food & Beverage Director Salary $106,373 US November 27, 2023
75th Percentile Food & Beverage Director Salary $124,358 US November 27, 2023
90th Percentile Food & Beverage Director Salary $140,732 US November 27, 2023
25% $87,148 10% $69,645 90% $140,732 75% $124,358 $106,373 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Food & Beverage Director

Food & Beverage Director directs and oversees all aspects of the organization's food and beverage planning and service, with duties to include menu planning and costs, preparation and presentation of food and drinks, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Plans, coordinates, and oversees special events. Being a Food & Beverage Director may identify marketing opportunities to promote food and beverage products. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Food & Beverage Director typically reports to top management. The Food & Beverage Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Food & Beverage Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Aramark provides food, facilities, and uniform services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Food and Support Services United States, Food and Support Services International, and Uniform an... More
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