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Kimpton Hotels

Task Force Director of Food and Beverage (Temporary)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,200.00 - $113,800.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
wellness programs

Job Description

This position is with an esteemed boutique hotel and restaurant group that embodies heartfelt, authentic hospitality focused on creating meaningful human connections. Founded by Bill Kimpton, the company revolutionized the hospitality industry by rejecting impersonal service in favor of a boutique hotel experience that encourages genuine interactions and a welcoming atmosphere for guests and employees alike. Established in 1981 with a vibrant San Francisco entrepreneurial spirit, the organization embraces diversity, creativity, and individuality among its team members, fostering a work environment that is engaging, quirky, empowering, and unique. They believe that when people can truly be themselves at work, they... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality or restaurant management or equivalent field preferred
  • Minimum three years' experience as a restaurant general manager or director of food and beverage
  • Food handler certification if applicable
  • Alcohol awareness certification if applicable
  • Level one or higher certification from Court of Master Sommelier or equivalent experience required
  • Strong budgeting and expense management skills
  • Experience with inventory control and payroll management
  • Proven ability to handle staffing and labor costing
  • Skilled in marketing and owner relations
  • Knowledge of profit and loss management
  • Ability to handle difficult situations with integrity
  • Capacity to independently interpret complex instructions
  • Previous experience with hospitality management systems such as Aloha, Avero, Infogenesis, OpenTable, ADP, or eTime payroll

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality or restaurant management or equivalent field is preferred
  • Minimum three years' experience as a restaurant general manager or director of food and beverage
  • Food handler and alcohol awareness certifications if applicable
  • Level one or higher certification of Court of Master Sommelier or equivalent experience is required
  • Excellent skills in budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, profit and loss management
  • Able to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of integrity
  • Able to interpret a variety of instructions and regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion about matters of significance
  • Previous systems knowledge and experience with Aloha, Avero, Infogenesis, OpenTable, and ADP or eTime payroll or combination of these systems is required

Job Duties

  • Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and improve profitability related to the food and beverage department
  • Monitor budgets in all areas of cost control with consistent focus on cost of inventory, sales, and payroll
  • Increase level of guest happiness by delivery of an outstanding product and service
  • Direct the daily activities and assignments of staff, ensure appropriate coverage, develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals, and assign/prioritize work
  • Direct supervision of the Executive Chef to provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests
  • Provide direct oversight of the property-wide banquet and catering operations
  • Partner with the Sales Department to review all food and beverage minimums and selling guidelines
  • Collaborate with Director of Sales and Director of Catering on sales and marketing strategies
  • Directly lead all aspects of banquet operations including developing and maintaining managerial and captain oversight of all operations
  • Review and approve all menus and pricing in restaurant outlets and banquet/catering
  • Ensure that evaluation of food product, front-of-house employee performance, and development of product consistent with our market position
  • Develop a selection and pricing strategy for all liquors and wines, and supervise their procurement
  • Ongoing maintenance of the physical asset through capital planning as required in the budget process
  • Follow all health and safety regulations
  • Interview, hire, and train employees
  • plan, assign, and direct work
  • appraise performance
  • reward and coach employees
  • address complaints and problem solve

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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