Food & Beverage Director - Hotel Boulderado

About the Company

Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG) is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt, as well as unique, independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Director of Food & Beverage to join our team. SHG provides a rewarding, fun, and flexible work environment with an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeted revenues and expenses, and improving profitability related to the Food & Beverage Department.
• Monitors 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 guests.
• Provides direct oversight of 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 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 supervises 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.

Requirements

• 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 of experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food & Beverage.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable).

Skills

• 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 recruiting, interviewing, and hiring restaurant, bar, and culinary talent.
• Experience managing Restaurants and Bars in the capacity of Assistant General Manager or higher.
• Extensive passion for and understanding of the Restaurant and Bar industry with a proven track record of success.

Benefits

• Daily Pay: Work today, get paid today.
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all associates starting day one.
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options.
• 401k Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Schulte Savings Marketplace.
• Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more.

Pay

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $125,000