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Performance Hospitality

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
performance bonuses
health benefits
retirement savings
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
wellness programs

Job Description

B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a premier beachfront hotel known for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional guest experiences. This upscale resort offers a range of amenities including multiple dining options, bars, an interactive pool scene, and various event spaces. As a prominent destination for both leisure and business travelers, B Ocean Resort prides itself on delivering high-quality service and memorable moments to its guests. The resort combines stylish design, modern comforts, and engaging experiences to create a welcoming environment that embodies the spirit of coastal living. Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, B Ocean Resort provides... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field preferred
  • minimum of 4 years progressive food and beverage management experience
  • at least 3 years managing multi-outlet or banquet-centric operations
  • certifications in ServSafe Food Protection Manager and responsible alcohol service required or ability to obtain within 30 days
  • proficiency in POS systems such as Micros and reservation platforms like OpenTable or Eventbrite
  • excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
  • ability to work flexible hours including nights
  • weekends
  • and holidays
  • physical ability to stand and walk frequently during service
  • capability to lift or push up to 70 lbs
  • willingness to work in hot/cold and fast-paced environments
  • strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Job Qualifications

  • 4+ years progressive F&B leadership (hotel/resort or upscale/high-volume restaurant group)
  • 3+ years managing multi-outlet or banquet-heavy operations
  • proven results in guest satisfaction
  • labor management
  • food cost/beverage variance control
  • and revenue growth
  • strong coaching
  • communication
  • and conflict-resolution skills
  • polished floor presence and executive maturity
  • proficient with POS (Micros)
  • reservations platforms (OpenTable/Eventbrite)
  • inventory/costing tools
  • and Microsoft 365/Google Workspace (basic Excel/Sheets)
  • certifications: ServSafe Food Protection Manager and TIPS/TEAM/ServSafe Alcohol required or within 30 days
  • WSET/Cicerone or culinary background a plus
  • flexible schedule including nights
  • weekends
  • and holidays
  • nights and weekends are must

Job Duties

  • Lead service during peak periods
  • greet VIPs
  • manage pacing and queue times
  • resolve issues with urgency and empathy
  • ensure sequence-of-service
  • presentation
  • ambiance
  • and cleanliness standards across all outlets
  • recruit
  • onboard
  • schedule
  • and coach managers
  • supervisors and hourly staff
  • run pre-shifts
  • tastings
  • and skills clinics
  • champion a recognition culture
  • address performance gaps with clear expectations and follow-up
  • manage labor to forecast
  • monitor covers
  • RevPASH
  • check average
  • and upsell attachment
  • control COGS and beverage variance
  • oversee inventories
  • waste reduction
  • cash handling
  • comps/voids
  • and POS accuracy
  • review BEOs and staffing plans
  • ensure on-time setups
  • course pacing
  • and accurate charge capture
  • attend pre-/post-cons as needed
  • support menu engineering and premium upsells with Culinary and Events
  • coordinate with Executive Chef/Bar Lead on menu rollouts
  • spec adherence
  • tastings
  • and seasonal programs
  • uphold recipe/portion standards
  • enforce ServSafe/HACCP
  • responsible alcohol service (TIPS/TEAM)
  • OSHA
  • allergy protocols
  • and local licensing
  • lead health/brand audit readiness
  • maintain logs
  • SDS
  • and corrective action plans
  • maintain pars and product quality
  • support ordering/receiving
  • vendor relations
  • and invoice reconciliation
  • oversee stewarding standards
  • breakage control
  • and BOH cleanliness
  • leverage POS
  • inventory/costing tools
  • reservations/waitlist platforms
  • and labor systems
  • publish daily/weekly KPI recaps with actions
  • keep SOPs
  • checklists
  • and training materials current and consistently used
  • execute outlet refreshes
  • promotions
  • activations
  • and seasonal events
  • drive process improvements that raise quality and reduce cost
  • support openings/renovations and cross-department initiatives with Rooms
  • Sales/Events
  • Engineering
  • and Marketing

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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