Director Food and Beverage, West Region

Job Overview

The Director of Food and Beverage-West Region provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for food and beverage programs across managed communities throughout the region. This role partners with association boards, developers, and on-site management teams to enhance resident experiences, improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth and profitability, and ensure financial accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support and operating expertise in food and beverage (F&B) as a value-added service to managed communities across the region
• Drive increase in additional F&B revenue, Profits and Loss (P&L) accountability to operating budgets through financial reporting and F&B operations
• Create implementation plans to support the execution of F&B programs, products, pricing and menu changes in conjunction with the association board, developer and management teams
• Conduct evaluations and present recommendations, strategic options and business plans to associations in the areas of F&B
• Aid in talent needs of F&B teams including recruitment and development
• Manage F&B teams to maximize profitability and develop a service culture
• Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards
• Always conduct business with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct
• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in F&B Management or similar 4-year degree
• Ten (10) years progressive leadership responsibility
• Strong financial skills for budgeting, monitoring food and beverage financial performance
• Strong understanding of bar operations, casual and upscale dining and kitchen procedures
• Ability to work on site and cover vacancies in the restaurant for extended periods of time until a suitable replacement is hired and on-boarded
• Strong leadership, teaching, diagnostic and analytic skills
• Results oriented; working within approved budget; conserves company resources; knows the goals of the company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong general math skills. Strong user of Microsoft Office tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be an active listener who can anticipate issues and drive for mutually satisfactory resolution
• Service-oriented mindset, with multi-tasking abilities and a flexible, resilient attitude

About Us

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada. Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development. Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential. To learn more about our company and culture, please visit www.fsresidential.com/california.