Director Food And Beverage

Director of Food & Beverage

$200,000 - $250,000 + based on experience

JOB SUMMARY

The Food & Beverage Director functions as the strategic business leader of the beverage/culinary operations of a space which includes a restaurant, lobby bar, cafe, cocktail lounge, outdoor beer garden, and rooftop indoor/outdoor bar with an expansive terrace. The position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures the implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensures the Food and Beverage/culinary operation meets target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, and focuses on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department. The position will be responsible for overseeing 350+ employees. Develops and implements venue-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees and provide a return on investment.

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry.
• 2 or 4-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related major
• Luxury Brands preferred - others considered
• Multi-unit, multi-concept background

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Customer and personal service
• Management of Financial Resources
• Administration and Management
• Applied business knowledge
• Management of Material Resources

Core Work

• Developing and maintaining Food and Beverage/ Culinary goals
• Developing and maintaining budgets
• Leading Food and Beverage/ Culinary Team
• Ensuring exceptional customer service
• Managing and conducting HR activities
• Travel to 21 (soon to be 25) different units concentrated in major metros and get to know people
• Analyze weekly/monthly reports
• Work collaboratively with local managers to understand and improve food costs

EOE