Director of Food And Beverage

About the role

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for maintaining a profitable department with high-quality products and exceptional service levels. The Director of Food and Beverage is expected to generate ideas to promote business, foster a positive work environment with low turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, and meet budgeted productivity while delivering the highest levels of service in a fine dining atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Monitor industry trends, take appropriate action to maintain a competitive and profitable operation, including updating beverage lists and menu items as necessary
• Prepare the F&B budget and monitor department performance accordingly
• Work with the General Manager and keep informed of F&B issues as they arise
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in the F&B department, conduct monthly inventories, and research any cost variances to budget
• Comply with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations
• Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals
• Conduct daily shift meetings, monthly departmental meetings, and ensure on-going guest service training and compliance of SOP's and personal appearance standards
• Conduct and/or attend all required meetings, including pre-event and post-event meetings
• Provide employees with the training, tools, and environment they need to deliver an exceptional fine dining experience
• Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement
• Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portions, and appearance of food
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner
• Create an unforgettable dining experience in the restaurant and the banquet facilities
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
• Actively participate in all hotel required meetings and trainings
• Maintain high standards of The Hotel's personal appearance and grooming requirements
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
• Must be effective in handling problems, developing a positive departmental culture, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Qualifications

• College degree and five years of related experience in a food and beverage capacity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Significant attention to detail
• Complete understanding of NOI profitability and budget goals
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, state health department rules and regulations, and state liquor laws and regulations
• Computer skills required – experience with Hotel information systems preferred
• Excellent guest services skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies to support an inclusive environment
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills including the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs

Note: The hotel is slated to open in August 2027. This position is located in Starkville, Mississippi.