Assistant Director Of Food & Beverage Outlets

Company Description
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Company Description
Located in prestigious Rittenhouse Square, the AAA rated 4-diamond Sofitel - Philadelphia, boasts 306 beautifully appointed guestrooms, featuring Lanvin amenities, dream bedding and a luxurious atmosphere. We will be your personal culinary connoisseurs, offering our classic, French inspired menu, made from the freshest ingredients harvested directly from our rooftop garden. Enjoy our signature hand-crafted cocktails in Liberté Lounge, the "in-place" to gather and mingle for Philly's finest clientele.
Our team of highly trained Ambassadors are at your service, ready to provide a magnifique and memorable experience. Joie de Vivre is in our DNA, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team!
Job Description
As an Assistant Director of Food &Beverage Outlets, you will lead and support the assigned Outlets team as business demands to create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests.
Assistant Director of Food &Beverage Outlets
What's in it for you:

• Unlimited career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally. The sky is your limit!
• Make your mark, by being part of a high performing team which supports and inspires you to reach your highest potential.
• Give back through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities and local community based philanthropy.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide operational leadership and direction for the day to day operations of the Banquets Department and any other assigned Outlet with a focus on tailor-made service for each and every guest.
• Support, mentor, and coach your assigned Food & Beverage teams to maintain luxury engagement.
• Create and support a welcoming and personalized experience for our guests.
• Ensure brand standards are maintained with highest standard of quality and HAACP standards are adhered to.
• Handle guest concerns and respond promptly providing a suitable service recovery remedy and notifying all appropriate parties where necessary.
• Assist with all F&B administrative tasks to include payroll, scheduling, paperwork, reports, Audit preparation documentation, etc. and any other assigned special projects.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, the team and other departments.
• Work with the F&B leadership team to improve offerings and actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to meet and exceed guests expectations and dining experiences.
• Assist in overall F&B management responsibilities as needed.
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards.

Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:

• Luxury service focused personality is essential and a passion for everything Food and Beverage.
• Previous experience in a similar F&B leadership role in a luxury setting.
• Proactive, with a demonstrated eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple functions, while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities and the ability to lead by example.
• Previous F&B point of sale system experience required, preferably Silverware.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining US work authorization.
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

• Be part of an exciting and influential team to guide the transformation of luxury, French hospitality.
• We recognize and celebrate team and individual successes.
• A brand influenced by French indulgence offering a genuine experience of art de vivre for both employees and guests.