Director of Food & Beverage - GVR

Henderson, NV, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

performance bonuses

Job Description

Our organization is a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, known for delivering exceptional dining experiences and impeccable service standards. With a firm commitment to excellence, we operate a premier Food & Beverage Department that caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from casual diners to discerning patrons seeking gourmet culinary delights. Our establishment values innovation, teamwork, and sustainable business practices, creating an environment where both guests and team members thrive. We pride ourselves on blending creativity with operational efficiency to ensure consistent quality and profitability across all food and beverage operations.

The role of the Director of Food & Beverage is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing and managing all facets of the Food & Beverage Department. This position requires a strategic visionary who can plan, organize, direct, and control the department's activities while ensuring an exceptional level of guest service and satisfaction. The Director is entrusted with the critical task of balancing quality and cost control through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory management to maximize profitability. A key aspect of this role is fostering lasting relationships with our guests by maintaining visibility in the operation and engaging regularly with patrons, enhancing their overall dining experience.

Collaborating closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, the Director of Food & Beverage plays an essential role in designing and refining menus and wine lists that meet the highest standards of quality while remaining competitively priced. Additionally, the Director ensures seamless communication and coordination among team members and managers, facilitating a cooperative environment across departments. This leadership role involves attending operational meetings to align strategies, troubleshoot issues, and implement processes that support revenue growth and service excellence. This position is ideally suited for a dynamic individual with proven expertise in food and beverage management who is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences while driving the hotel or restaurant's business objectives forward.

Job Requirements

College degree or hospitality certifications preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience
Three to five years’ previous experience in multiple food & beverage department head positions
Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems

Job Qualifications

College degree or hospitality certifications preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience
Previous experience in food and beverage department head positions
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with culinary teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in food and beverage computer systems

Job Duties

Plan, organize, direct and control the work of Team Members and managers in the food & beverage department
Ensure exceptional level of service and attention to guests
Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
Focus on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit
Be visible in the operation
Recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests
Cultivate relationships with new patrons
Work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to design an effective menu and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price
Communicate with team members and managers to ensure operational needs are met
Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments