Director of Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and management of all food & beverage functions.
• Leads and supports F&B teams.
• Prepares forecasts and reports and with the assistance of the Controller, manages the food & beverage budget.
• Ensures physical atmosphere of all F&B outlets assigned.
• Oversees the development and execution of new promotions, events, etc.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings to include ongoing training topics.
• Works with culinary to develop new food menus responsive of the local market.
• Is responsible for all food products served to our guests.
• Manages established par levels for supplies and equipment.
• Manages timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Acts as a resource for Leaders.
• Develops and implements controls for expense management.
• Implements strategies to continually improve revenues.
• Facilitates prompt follow-up to all guest concerns.
• Implements F&B training programs.
• Interviews, hires, and manages department heads.
• Affords assistance with the oversight of the F&B recruitment process.
• Promotes high associate morale.
• Recommends discipline and/or termination when appropriate of team members.
• Takes a proactive approach to coaching and counseling.
• Attends appropriate resort, department and IBU meetings.
• Maintains a strong knowledge of hospitality trends, especially food & beverage.
• Develops relationships with food and beverage suppliers.
• Collaborates with purveyors and vendors to develop new products and manage vendor relationships.
• Has excellent presentation skills and is comfortable speaking in front of owners, associates and guests.
• Provides strategic industry insights to Sunriver Resort as it relates to culinary trends, restaurant trends and innovative ideas that position Sunriver Resort as a premiere destination resort.
• Participating in and contributing to the Advisory team or equivalent in a meaningful and effective way.
• Utilizes labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.
• Manages china inventories, ordering, stocking, etc.
• Supports the oversight of the culinary function.
• Complies with Health Department requirements.
• Maintains a professional appearance and follows all Sunriver Resort’s dress code standards.
• Remain alert, courteous and helpful to the guests and team members at all time.
• Comply with all Sunriver Resort’s policies, procedures and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties and oversees of other departments as assigned.

Requirements

• Two or four year degree in culinary or hospitality management preferred.
• At least seven years supervisory food and beverage experience required.
• At least five years in a resort or high end hotel setting preferred.
• Prior Four or Five Diamond experience preferred.
• Ability to work well with others and function well in fast paced environment;
• Knowledge of resort operations;
• Knowledge of food, beverage, institutional supplies and other resort equipment;
• Computer literate;
• Must be 21 years of age or older;
• Current Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain one within 2 weeks of employment;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards;
• Must be able to read, write and speak English;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.