The Wildbirch Hotel

DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Our esteemed hotel is a premier destination known for its exceptional guest service, luxurious accommodations, and exquisite dining experiences. As a leader in the hospitality industry, our establishment prides itself on creating memorable moments for guests through impeccable food and beverage services, elegant ambiance, and passionate staff dedicated to excellence. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in every aspect of our operations, from the quality of our culinary offerings to the professionalism of our team. This commitment ensures that every visitor enjoys a unique and satisfying experience that encourages loyalty and repeat visits.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a food and beverage management role
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations
  • Proficiency with standard office software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of service and cleanliness

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field preferred
  • Proven experience in a food and beverage management role within the hospitality industry
  • Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, budgeting, and cost control
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop and implement effective policies and procedures
  • Familiarity with menu design and marketing strategies
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal food safety regulations
  • Proficiency in traditional software programs such as Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Exceptional customer service orientation
  • Strong problem-solving and complaint resolution abilities

Job Duties

  • Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food & Beverage department to meet the daily needs of the operation
  • Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments such as room service, restaurants, banquets, kitchens, stewards, etc
  • Monitor and, when necessary, develop and implement schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve a profitable result
  • Participate with the chef and restaurant managers in the creation and merchandising of attractive menu designs to attract a predetermined customer market
  • Implement effective controls of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub-departments and monitor the food and beverage budget to ensure efficient operation and that expenditures stay within budget limitations, including achieving budgeted revenue and labor expenses
  • Assist the departmental managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desired standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotions
  • Maximize food and beverage department profitability
  • Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer satisfaction of the individual outlets, including banquet service, to recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever a change in demand, customer dissatisfaction, or a change in competitive environment requires such changes
  • Investigate and resolve food quality and service complaints
  • Develop, along with assistance from department heads, operating tools necessary and incidental to modern management principles such as budgeting, forecasting, purchase specifications, recipes, portion specifications, menu abstracts, food production control, job descriptions, etc
  • Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures that relate to food and beverage, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations
  • Hire, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel all food and beverage management team members according to policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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