Food & Beverage Director

About the role

The Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown, managed by SMI Hotel Group, is seeking an experienced, motivated, and dynamic Food and Beverage Director to oversee and direct all property food and beverage operations.

The property is a 298 room hotel located in the heart of Richmond's financial district, along the banks of the historic James River, with amenities including a casual restaurant and bar, fitness facilities, and over 13,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space.

Responsibilities

• Promote sales and control costs to ensure maximum departmental profit
• Maintain inventory control procedures for all food, beverage, china, glass, silver, and other supplies
• Maintain highest levels of sanitation, complying with all company and Health Department regulations
• Directly oversee and assist the Executive Chef with menu design and concepts
• Responsible for evaluation, selection, and pricing strategy of all food products, liquors, and wines, and supervision of their procurement
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor, wine, and beer brands available in the restaurant, bar, room service, and banquets
• Work with Human Resources to ensure proper training, feedback, and Performance Reviews for employees
• Develop and implement formal training plans and conduct on-the-job training sessions for staff
• Meet or exceed company goals for Guest Service scores

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years previous hotel experience as a food and beverage director or manager
• Strong financial and computer skills, with experience working with P&L's
• Culinary or cooking experience a plus, food ordering and inventory knowledge mandatory
• Ability to lead a team, establish service standards, and positively influence employee behavior
• Must have Serve Safe Food Handling and TIPS certification, or willing to obtain certification upon hire
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 100% company paid
• Life Insurance 100% company paid
• Short-term and Long Term Disability Insurance 100% company paid
• Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with company match
• Hotel discounts
• Paid holidays
• Early access to earned wages