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Kimpton Hotels

Director of Food & Beverage

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,900.00 - $110,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job Description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a renowned boutique hospitality company that operates with a human-centric philosophy, emphasizing heartfelt connections and genuine interactions. Founded in 1981 in San Francisco, the brand was established with a rebellious spirit against impersonal and generic hospitality. The company believes in creating distinctive experiences where employees and guests alike feel valued, connected, and inspired. This approach has made it a leader in the boutique hotel industry, recognized for its vibrant, quirky, and empowering work environment that fosters creativity, self-leadership, and a commitment to elevating others' lives. The culture at Kimpton is defined by a welcoming attitude... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality or restaurant management or equivalent field preferred
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a restaurant general manager or director of food and beverage
  • Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness certifications if applicable
  • Level 1 or higher certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent experience
  • Excellent skills in budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, and profit and loss management
  • Ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations and people with integrity
  • Ability to interpret instructions and exercise independent judgement and discretion
  • Experience with Aloha/Avero, Infogenesis, OpenTable, and ADP/eTime payroll systems

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality or restaurant management or equivalent field preferred
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a restaurant general manager or director of food and beverage
  • Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness certifications if applicable
  • Level 1 or higher certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent experience
  • Excellent budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, profit and loss management skills
  • Ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations and people with integrity
  • Capacity to exercise independent judgement and discretion
  • Experience with Aloha/Avero, Infogenesis, OpenTable, and ADP/eTime payroll systems

Job Duties

  • Provide restaurant guests with friendly and professional service
  • Ensure excellent food quality, strong price value, and consistency of execution
  • Develop an annual marketing plan to penetrate new sales opportunities and maximize existing markets
  • Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and improve profitability for the food and beverage department
  • Monitor budgets with a consistent focus on cost control including inventory, sales, and payroll
  • Direct daily staff activities and assignments, ensuring appropriate coverage and prioritization
  • Supervise the Executive Chef to maintain quality and presentation of food
  • Oversee property-wide banquet and catering operations
  • Collaborate with sales and catering directors on marketing strategies and food and beverage minimums
  • Review and approve menus and pricing in restaurant outlets and banquet/catering
  • Develop liquor and wine selection and pricing strategies
  • Maintain physical assets through capital planning
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Interview, hire, train, appraise, and coach employees while addressing complaints and solving problems

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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