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Director of Food And Beverage

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $68,900.00 - $110,100.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible schedule

Job Description

The Omni Fort Worth Hotel, located in the vibrant heart of downtown Fort Worth, Texas, stands as a beacon of exceptional Texas hospitality. Adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center and within easy walking distance from cultural centers, premier restaurants, and dynamic nightlife, the hotel embodies the spirit and warmth of the region. This distinguished hotel is part of the Omni Hotels & Resorts collection, a renowned hospitality group known for exemplary guest service and luxurious accommodations. With its unique convention center property and dedication to associate engagement and innovation, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel provides an inviting atmosphere blending tradition with cutting-edge hospitality practices. The hotel is committed to fostering career growth for its employees through its empowering "Power of One" culture that promotes unity and professional development among its team members.

The role offered at this prestigious hotel is designed for passionate hospitality professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding guest experiences. This position centers on maintaining rigorous control over food and beverage operations to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and adherence to high standards expected by the property. Responsibilities include managing inventory for high-cost items, providing guidance and mentorship to emerging leaders within the team, and developing actionable strategies if food costs or average checks fall outside budgeted targets. The role requires vigilance in reviewing production planning for banquets and various food services, ensuring proper execution from portion control to the presentation of dishes, and overseeing sanitation and health code compliance. Candidates must monitor waste reduction efforts, uphold the consistency and quality of guest services, and foster collaboration across departments including Sales and Catering to ensure seamless banquet coordination. This position not only demands operational excellence but also requires strong leadership skills to motivate associates, enforce standards, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Flexible working hours are an essential part of the job to accommodate busy periods and high-profile events, reinforcing the need for adaptability and resilience. Individuals undertaking this role will find ample opportunity to influence the guest experience positively while contributing to the hotel’s esteemed reputation in the luxury hotel market. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, offering an environment where talented professionals can flourish.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of five years experience as a food and beverage leader in a luxury hotel
  • Must have a four-year college degree
  • Proven ability to motivate managers and associates
  • Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, checkbook management, productivity, inventory controls, P and L analysis, food and beverage cost controls
  • Strong computer and technical skills including Micros and on-line purchasing systems
  • Ability to track and analyze turnover trends and implement corrective actions
  • Demonstrated mentoring and talent development skills
  • Ability to handle progressive discipline and coaching
  • Ability to engage associates at all levels
  • Ability to work with Sales and Catering leadership
  • Willingness to work flexible hours during busy and high profile events
  • Must meet standards of appearance
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Extensive hands-on food and beverage experience including multiple outlets, banquets, and P and L responsibilities

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years experience as a food and beverage leader in a luxury hotel
  • Must have a four-year college degree
  • Must have a proven track record of motivating managers and associates to meet and exceed goals and to provide the highest quality experience for our guests
  • Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, checkbook management, productivity, inventory controls, P and L analysis, food and beverage cost controls
  • Strong computer and technical skills to include Micros and on-line purchasing systems
  • Ability to track and analyze department turnover trends with demonstrated ability to identify and implement corrective action steps if necessary
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop growing talent for the company
  • Demonstrated ability to handle progressive discipline/coaching discussions
  • Proven ability to engage associates at all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to work with Sales and Catering leadership
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed during busy times and high profile events
  • Must meet standards of appearance
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple priorities
  • Extensive hands-on food and beverage knowledge and experience including multiple outlets, banquets, and P and L responsibilities

Job Duties

  • Review daily high cost item inventory control sheets and food cost comparison to potential
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to our Leader in Development
  • Develop action plan if food cost is off target
  • Review production planning to forecasted covers
  • Review production planning for banquets and check banquet reconciliation daily
  • Review and maintain other expense control sheet as well as missing check report
  • Review abstract trend of daily specials
  • appetizers, desserts, side orders in percent to total covers and compare to production sheets
  • Review cover counts against sales goals
  • Compare average checks and develop action plan if average check falls below budget
  • Monitor to ensure that all stations are working with production sheets and amounts are produced as listed on those production sheets
  • Ensure that amounts are sufficient for forecasted covers
  • Make sure that cooks follow recipes and that food for banquets is not being overproduced
  • Stream-line coordination of Food and Beverage products served in Banquets
  • Check portions for size as established in menu item recipe
  • Check that food products meet purchasing specs
  • Check that there is no free pouring of liquor
  • Ensure that plates meet specs and pictures
  • Ensure that specials served have price value relationship
  • Check on pick-up time for service personnel
  • Check that food items in kitchen area are properly stored
  • Ensure that sanitation standards are met (local Health Code Requirements)
  • Monitor waste in kitchen, garbage pails, on the line, in the refrigerator and walk-in areas
  • Ensure quality in employee's meal product
  • Ensure buffets and coffee breaks set ups, table tops and uniforms for banquets
  • Ensure service to all guests follows established standards, is consistent, efficient and courteous
  • Perform any other duties required by senior management

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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