Director of F&B

Responsibilities

• Applies broad business knowledge and balances both a short- and long-term perspective to generate strategies while leading the organization to achieve them.
• Plans and directs the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation.
• Develops and recommends the department's budget and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
• Clearly describes, assigns and delegates responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments (e.g., room service, restaurants, banquets, kitchens, steward, etc.).
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Assigns and instructs all direct reports in details of work.
• Observes performance and encourages improvement.
• Monitors hotel traffic and makes staffing adjustments accordingly.
• Supervises and reviews costs and inventory.
• Establishes, coordinates and administers an adequate plan for the control of operations, providing profit planning, sales forecasts, expense budgets, capital requirements/needs, cost standards and necessary procedures.
• Develops, implements and monitors schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve a profitable result.
• Regularly reviews and evaluates the degree of customer acceptance of individual restaurants and bar service, recommending new operating and marketing policies when declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction, a material change in customer make‑up or market, or a change in the competitive environment.
• Participates with the Executive Chef in the creation of attractive and merchandising menus designed to attract a predetermined customer market.
• Conducts disciplinary action as required.
• Conducts one‑on‑one meetings with direct reports to ensure their ongoing development.
• Maintains open channels of communication for all levels (line employees through General Manager) and monitors employee relations.
• Aids in establishing a positive relationship between Hotel Corporation and property owners.
• Ensures all required licenses, permits, contracts, insurance, inspections are in proper order, with the assistance of the GM and Director of Rooms.
• Ensures the prompt and proper submission of all corporate, divisional and governmental reports required.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
• Proactively identifies and develops talent within the organization.
• Hires the best people available from inside