Director of Food & Beverage - Sage Lodge

About the role

The Director of Food and Beverage at Sage Lodge is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the restaurant and bar operations, ensuring profitability, efficiency, and adherence to established standards. This role also involves preparing the annual operating budget and financial plans, managing supply and labor costs, conducting industry research, and collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu planning and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, implements, and controls Food and Beverage operations, ensuring profitability and adherence to standards.
• Establishes and maintains standards for food and beverage quality, presentation, handling, sanitation, and safety.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure work practices meet or exceed standards.
• Works with the Executive Chef on menu planning, pricing, and preparation.
• Ensures the security of all Food & Beverage supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Communicates with Food & Beverage Managers during service to ensure proper client and guest service.
• Conducts frequent inspections of dining, kitchen, and storage areas.
• Reports all unsafe conditions immediately and ensures all equipment is properly maintained and used as intended.
• Participates in the property’s Manager on Duty program.
• Selects, supervises, trains, develops, schedules, disciplines, and counsels staff.
• Provides timely formal assessments of individual team members in alignment with the performance review policy and procedures.
• Performs in the capacity of any position supervised as needed.
• Conducts training on job standards and areas of responsibility as needed.

Requirements

• A college or university degree with eight or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Computer literacy in the Point of Sale system and the sales and catering computer application.
• Strong working knowledge of fine dining and beverage service procedures.
• Working knowledge of applicable liquor laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of equipment utilized by the Food & Beverage team at the property.
• Food handling and other permits, licenses, or certifications as required.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and operations manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, managers, clients, guests, or the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all applicable units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute discounts, rates, ratios, proportions, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Strong general management skills, including time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, and delivery of results.
• Financial management skills, including budget management, expense control, and analysis of Profit and Loss statements.
• Strong people management skills, including coaching, motivating, delegating, scheduling, and relationship-building.
• Ability to understand and apply labor and industry-specific laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a college or university degree with eight or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must have strong communication skills, including the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and operations manuals.
• Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all applicable units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Must have the ability to compute discounts, rates, ratios, proportions, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must have basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Must have strong general management skills, including time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, and delivery of results.
• Must have financial management skills, including budget management, expense control, and analysis of Profit and Loss statements.
• Must have strong people management skills, including coaching, motivating, delegating, scheduling, and relationship-building.
• Must have the ability to understand and apply labor and industry-specific laws and regulations.

Skills

• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Financial management skills.
• People management skills.
• Equipment maintenance and operation skills.
• Industry knowledge and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401K benefits.
• HSA/FSA plans with employer contribution.
• Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf, and retail.
• Employee assistance program.
• Columbia Cares volunteer opportunities.
• Commitment to creating exceptional experiences through a values-based culture.

Pay

$100,000 - $110,000 DOE

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the property and its guests.