Director of Food & Beverage - Graduate Annapolis by Hilton

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeted revenues and expenses and improves profitability related to the Food & Beverage Department
• Maintains consistent focus on cost of inventory, sales, and payroll
• Increases level of guest satisfaction by delivering an outstanding product and service
• Understands and executes all brand directives for strategic partners
• Complies with brand dictated menus and programs
• Directs the daily activities and assignments of staff, ensures appropriate coverage, develops and communicates departmental strategies and goals, and assigns/prioritizes work
• Directs Supervision to F&B Manager, Banquet Captain, and F&B associates
• Provides direct oversight of the property wide Banquet and Catering operations
• Collaborates with Director of Sales, Catering Manager, and Conference Service Manager to ensure successful event operations in the hotel
• Pairs with the Sales Department to review all F+B minimums and selling guidelines
• Pairs with Director of Sales on sales and marketing strategies
• Accountable for all Brand Standards related to Food and Beverage
• Directly leads all aspects of banquet operations including developing and maintaining managerial and captain oversight of all operations
• Reviews and approves all beverage menus and pricing in restaurant outlets and banquet/catering
• Ensures that evaluation of food product, front-of-house employee performance, and development of product consistent with our market position
• Develops a selection and pricing strategy for all liquors and wines, and oversees their procurement
• Ongoing maintenance of the physical asset through capital planning as required in the budget process
• Fulfills a flexible schedule and willing to work on weekends, some nights, or any other shifts (excluding overnight) based on business demands
• Prior experience working with a social media company preferred
• Prior experience planning outlet activations and programming to drive revenues preferred

Education And Experience

• Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management or equivalent is preferred
• Prior experience as Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food & Beverage preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of alcohol serving practices and standards
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations
• Experience in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of restaurant, bar and culinary talent
• Extensive passion for and an understanding of the Restaurant and Bar industry and proven track record of success