Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

About the location

Four Seasons Las Vegas is a non-gaming, non-smoking Five Diamond oasis on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, adjacent to Mandalay Resort & Casino. The hotel offers a tranquil, resort-like setting with a Forbes Five-Star Spa and provides access to the energy and nightlife of Las Vegas. The location also allows for easy exploration of nearby natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon and Red Rock National Conservation Area.

About the role

The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage is a senior manager who collaborates closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to uphold the highest standards of food quality and service. This role oversees team development, annual budgeting, and adherence to Four Seasons' core and cultural standards. Ideal candidates are strategic thinkers with strong business acumen, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to exhibit professionalism, leadership, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline employees and managers across all Food & Beverage departments to ensure cultural values and service standards are consistently met.
• Support the leadership team in driving accountability and performance throughout the division.
• Manage labor and operational expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Support strategic planning and key business initiatives to drive revenue growth, operational excellence, and profitability.
• Lead the development and execution of elevated Food & Beverage concepts, offerings, and activations in partnership with the hotel's Marketing team, utilizing brand partnerships, menu innovation, and strategic programming.
• Implement and support the execution of Four Seasons Food & Beverage corporate initiatives, brand standards, and operational guidelines across all outlets and departments.
• Partner with the Guest Experience team to enhance and evolve the hotel's amenities and guest experience programs.
• Maintain a visible presence within the operation, fostering relationships with loyal guests while cultivating connections with new patrons to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage, Food & Beverage leadership teams, the Executive Chef, and Sous Chefs to develop innovative menus, cocktail programs, and wine offerings while maintaining exceptional product quality.
• Maintain open and effective communication with employees and managers to ensure operational objectives are met, and actively participate in regular operational meetings to foster collaboration and teamwork.

Requirements

• Extensive Food & Beverage experience in a high-end operation.
• Three to five years of previous employment in a related position.
• Occasional travel to other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for training and development purposes.