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
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Aparium Hotel Group, an innovative hospitality company founded in 2011, specializes in managing hotels that embody unique local character, pioneering a sophisticated boutique hotel experience that blends business acumen with cultural charm. One of their flagship properties, the Detroit Foundation Hotel, stands as a testament to their vision, transforming the historic Detroit Fire Department Headquarters into a 100-room independent hotel that celebrates Detroit's rich history and modern renaissance. Aparium's approach is to create inviting spaces that honor communities and inspire a deep sense of pride among associates and guests alike, focusing on People, Place, and Character to deliver authentic and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of hospitality management 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 in English 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

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field of Hospitality Management or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of five years of hospitality management experience with a mix of restaurant and hotel food and beverage operations
  • Minimum of two years serving as a department head
  • Adaptable interpersonal skills to communicate and address all employee levels of the hotel
  • Professional proficiency in English in reading, writing, and verbal communication
  • Food Safety or TIPS certification when applicable to the location

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 and 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

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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