Food & Beverage Director

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for budgeted revenues and expenses and improves profitability related to the Food & Beverage Department
• Maintains budgets in all areas of cost control with 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 the Executive Chef to provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests
• Provides direct oversight of the property wide Banquet and Catering options
• PARTNERS WITH THE SALES DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW ALL F&B MINIMUMS AND SELLING GUIDELINES
• Collaborates 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 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 supervise their procurement
• Ongoing maintenance of the physical asset through capital planning as required in the budget process
• FOLLOWS ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and coaches employees; addresses complaints and problem solves

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management or equivalent is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food & Beverage
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable)

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
• Experience managing Restaurant and Bars in the capacity of Assistant General Manager or higher
• Extensive passion for and an understanding of the Restaurant and Bar industry and proven track record of success
• Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests
• Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills

BENEFITS/ PERKS

• Work today, get paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all team members starting day one!
• Multiple health insurance and life insurance options
• 401k plan + company match
• Paid time off for eligible team members
• Holiday pay/ paid holidays
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted hotel rooms
• Savings Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!