Detroit Foundation Hotel

Director of Food & Beverage

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,300.00 - $113,800.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Equal opportunity employer
drug-free environment
Smoke-free environment

Job Description

Aparium Hospitality Services is a progressive hospitality company known for its dedication to delivering unparalleled guest experiences through innovative and locally inspired offerings. Founded with a mission to redefine hospitality, Aparium focuses on blending the distinct character of each location with impeccable service and operational excellence. One of its flagship properties, the Detroit Foundation Hotel, exemplifies this vision by transforming the historic Detroit Fire Department Headquarters into a unique 100-room boutique hotel that honors Detroit's rich cultural heritage while serving as a vibrant hub for the community. The hotel features The Apparatus Room, a ground-floor restaurant that partners with local... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of five years hospitality management experience with a mix of restaurant and hotel food and beverage experience
  • Minimum of two years serving as a department head
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field of Hospitality Management or equivalent work experience
  • Adaptable interpersonal skills to communicate and address all employee levels of the hotel
  • Professional proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication
  • Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Must have Food Safety or TIPS certification when applicable to the location
  • Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25lbs to transport food, beverage and dishware
  • Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time to serve guests

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of hospitality management experience with a mix of restaurant and hotel food and beverage background
  • Minimum of two years serving as a department head
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt interpersonal skills to communicate and address all employee levels
  • Professional proficiency in English reading, writing and verbal communication
  • Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Food Safety or TIPS certification where applicable
  • Ability to lift 25lbs and stand or walk for prolonged periods

Job Duties

  • Provide strategic and tactical direction to all aspects of food and beverage operations including restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, private bar and amenities
  • Actively recruit, hire, train, coach, and motivate managers and associates to become the best service professionals they can be
  • Actively engage with the service of all meal periods during your working day to create and maintain a culture of teamwork and collaboration
  • Act as an ambassador for the hotel and own the follow up and follow through for any guest missed opportunities
  • Participate in annual budgeting process
  • establish goals based on proforma, competitive set, current performance trends, and all other information available
  • Develop a strategic Management Plan, apply grit, and relentlessly follow through to achieve budget
  • Critically evaluate ongoing business performance, let numbers, facts, and experience-based intuition guide the evolution of your Management Plan to achieve forecasts and/or budget

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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