Hiring Director of Food & Beverage in Washington DC
The Ned and Ned’s Club are shaking up the hospitality world with a new wave of luxury and premium entertainment, delivering top-tier culinary experiences and upscale social spaces to elite professionals and club members around the globe.
Their high-end hospitality model replaces old-school approaches with lively, modern operations that push service quality and asset management to the next level.
Seven years after opening The Ned London, they’ve just launched a new spot in the US capital, and they’re looking for an expert Director of Food & Beverage in Washington DC to lead this high-performing market segment.
If you know the ins and outs of ultra-luxury club management and can drive elite operations, this is your chance.
Job Summary
As the Director of Food & Beverage, you’ll be fully responsible for running all the club’s restaurants, bars, private event spaces, and the rooftop.
Your main job is to work with renowned chefs and mixologists, manage the entire P&L lifecycle with solid forecasting and tight budgets, and confidently deliver on global membership compliance and premium service standards.
This role is perfect for someone who’s got a sharp, strategic hospitality brain and loves working where ultra-luxury meets high-speed action.
The club sits right near President’s Park in Washington, United States. As part of the Executive Committee, you’ll have real freedom to shape and launch big revenue channels and onboard new team members.
Key Responsibilities
Operation Management: Work with the General Manager to successfully oversee all of Ned’s Club’s high-end F&B outlets and multiple floors.
P&L Lifecycle Ownership: Own everything related to financial planning, driving revenue, managing payroll, setting strict budgets, and rolling out data-driven improvement plans.
Service Standardization: Keep the atmosphere both warm and elevated in exclusive spaces like The Library, The Gallery, and the Rooftop Terrace.
Staff Training: Run advanced product awareness and specialty drink programs for staff through interactive storytelling, live demos, and guest speakers.
Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with the People & Development team to spot talent gaps and attract top hospitality experts.
Glitch Resolution: Handle member complaints, fix service glitches, and keep a close eye on Medallia customer satisfaction scores, then raise them even higher.
Experience & Qualifications
Hospitality Leadership Track Record: You’ve worked as an F&B Director in international luxury hotels, high-end clubs, or top-tier dining spots, and you have the background to prove it.
Financial Management Depth: You really know your stuff in business forecasting, P&L management, and financial resource allocation for large food and beverage operations.
Strategic Collaboration: You can line up with Area Managing Directors, Executive Chefs, and senior stakeholders to build and coordinate business frameworks.
Customer-Focused Mindset: You know how to analyze feedback from high-net-worth club members and tweak workflows so they get what they expect and more.
Physical Adaptability: You’re able to be on your feet for long hours during busy periods and special events, and you can lift at least 35 pounds.
Legal Compliance: You have all the necessary documentation and eligibility to live and work in the United States.
Skills
- Premium F&B lifecycle and luxury operations management
- Full P&L optimization, forecasting, and budget allocation
- Large-scale staff training, storytelling, and talent onboarding
- Guest satisfaction tracking and boosting Medallia scores
- Collaboration across departments and executive-level presentation
Salary & Location
Salary: $160,000 to $195,000 a year depending on your experience and qualifications, plus medical, dental, matching 401k, and exclusive hotel dining perks.
Location: Washington, United States (On-site / Premium Member Club Environment)
Job Details Table
| Category | Details |
| Seniority level | Executive Level |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Job function | Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management & Execution |
| Industries | Hospitality, Luxury Member Clubs & Fine Dining |
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If you want to be part of Ned’s Club’s premium hospitality transformation and are looking for a great career move in Washington DC, don’t wait. You can send your updated CV, a summary of your management experience, and your operational portfolio straight to their corporate acquisition portal.
The Ned gives you a dynamic and genuinely supportive work environment where you’ll have creative control at the execution level and real power to help shape the future of luxury guest services.
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Conclusion
This Director of Food & Beverage role at The Ned is a golden chance for senior hospitality leaders who want to work where elite fine dining meets global luxury brand operations. Washington DC isn’t just the US capital, it’s a prime historical center.
Leading such a major network next to President’s Park can take your hospitality career to new heights. We’re confident your culinary vision, strategic business sense, and leadership will play a vital part in the company’s regional expansion. Best of luck with your application!