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Director of Food & Beverage

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,600.00 - $104,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
performance bonuses

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a renowned hotel committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences and operating with integrity, adhering to the principle, "Always deliver what is promised, and always execute what is committed." This esteemed hospitality company focuses not only on developing exceptional hotel properties but also on cultivating a team-oriented environment where associates are provided rewarding career opportunities. Their mission is to be the first choice for both guests and team members, which speaks to their commitment to superior service and employee satisfaction.

The company is currently seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to join their team, an essenti... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school education
  • Minimum six years management experience in food and beverage industry
  • Current food handler’s card
  • Alcohol service certifications as required by federal/state/local laws
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to carry and balance up to 25 pounds without assistance
  • Proficient English communication skills
  • Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and warm temperatures
  • Must be physically capable of stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and manage staff effectively
  • Capable of working in mentally and physically stressful situations

Job Qualifications

  • Current food handler’s card and alcohol service certifications as required by federal/state/local laws
  • Minimum six years’ management experience in the hospitality industry in food and beverage where the experience is heavily guest-focused preferred
  • High school education
  • Some college education preferred
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organization skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Team builder
  • Proven track record of increasing experience and responsibility
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions given
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Follow up and follow through ability

Job Duties

  • Manages service aspects in all food and beverage assigned areas and events
  • Manages dining rooms, lounges, bars and catering events to ensure proper room preparation including set-up of tables, chairs, linens, table settings, glassware, etc.
  • Confirms all service staff are in proper uniform and adhere to the company’s appearance standards
  • Hires, manages and trains staff in all technical and non-technical aspects of their roles
  • Creates, maintains and distributes weekly schedules for staff and communicates changes as appropriate to all
  • Communicates with service and kitchen staff regarding reservations and/or special events
  • Conducts pre-shift, pre-meal and/or pre-event meetings with all necessary staff
  • Evaluates and supervises performance and carries out disciplinary action as needed, in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws
  • Make rounds of all food and beverage outlets to ensure member/guest needs are met
  • Responsible for employee relation issues and reviews incidents with General Manager and Human Resources Manager
  • Completes and administers employee performance appraisals
  • Conducts monthly beverage inventories and quarterly china, glass and silverware inventories
  • Opens and closes dining room(s) and bar on a regular basis
  • Acts as the Manager on Duty (MOD) as scheduled
  • Controls costs of all food and beverage outlets by assisting management, as requested, in purchasing, maintaining effective profit and loss controls and monitoring labor costs following demand patterns, budget and local labor laws
  • Maintains accurate daily and weekly punch details for service staff and processes daily sales reports and other reports as requested
  • Maximizes food and beverage sales by identifying and targeting sales opportunities through marketing including promotions and special events and by training staff on “up-selling.”
  • Ensure staff is trained and adhering to all safety, sanitation, food preparation, food storage and alcohol beverage control policies including confirming legal drinking age and discontinuing service to intoxicated guests
  • Maintains member and guest satisfaction by handling inquiries, concerns or comments and providing solutions
  • acquiring feedback from guests and co-workers in order to ensure satisfaction and/or implement service improvement ideas
  • developing new concepts to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Maintain consistency of service by being aware of and prepared for all course events, large parties and reservations that may affect food and beverage service operations
  • Ensures a pleasant dining experience in all outlets by collaborating with Executive Chef in the creation of menus and menu pricing as requested
  • Communicates and teams well with other departments ensuring appropriate staff levels for all events and ensuring assigned responsibilities are carried out
  • Ability to uphold The Company and Brand standards, policies and procedures and hold all staff members accountable for same
  • Attend all meetings as required
  • Ensure that In-Room Dining service and tray removal times are within the established guidelines
  • Ensure that the reservation system is functioning for maximum efficiency
  • Any other duties as required by the General Manager or Corporate Director of Food and Beverage to assist in the direction of the department

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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