Area VP of Food & Beverage

Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Area Vice President of Food & Beverage to join our team for Saint John's Resort and The Inn at Stonecliffe. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeted revenues and expenses and improves profitability related to the Food & Beverage Department
• Monitors budgets in all areas of cost control with consistent focus on cost of inventory, sales, and payroll
• Increases level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an outstanding product and service
• Understands and executes all brand directives for strategic partners
• Complies with brand dictated menus and programs
• Directs the daily activities and assignments of staff, ensure appropriate coverage, develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals, and assign/prioritize work
• Directs supervision to the Executive Chef to provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests
• Provides direct oversight of the property-wide Banquet and Catering options
• Partners with the Sales Department to review all F+B minimums and selling guidelines. Collaborates with Director of Sales on sales and marketing strategies
• Accountable for all Brand Standards related to Food and Beverage
• Directly leads all aspects of banquet operations including developing and maintaining managerial and captain oversight of all operations
• Reviews and approves all menus and pricing in restaurant outlets and banquet/catering
• Ensures that evaluation of food product, front-of-house employee performance, and development of product consistent with our market position
• Develops a selection and pricing strategy for all liquors and wines, and supervises their procurement
• Ongoing maintenance of the physical asset through capital planning as required in the budget process
• Follows all Health and Safety regulations
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and coaches employees; addresses complaints and problem solves

Requirements

• Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management or equivalent is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food & Beverage
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable)

Skills

• Knowledge of alcohol serving practices and standards
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations
• Experience in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of restaurant, bar, and culinary talent
• Experience managing Restaurant and Bars in the capacity of Assistant General Manager or higher
• Extensive passion for and an understanding of the Restaurant and Bar industry and proven track record of success

Benefits

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!