Director Of Food And Beverage

We are currently looking for a dynamic, high-energy hospitality GENERAL MANAGER that is consistently pursuing excellence in quality of service and presentation. This person is the driving force behind all aspects of the historical Arts District Mansion. The Arts District Mansion is home to the Dallas Bar Association, hosting multiple meetings and luncheons during the week. The Arts District Mansion is also known to be one of Dallas premier wedding and gala venues, hosting some of Dallas’s finest weddings and corporate special events.

This individual must have high end Catering, Restaurant, Hotel or Country Club FOOD AND BEVERAGE management background at a Sr. management level supervising a large staff.

This position directs and organizes the daily activities of the operation to elevate high standards in quality, service and merchandising. Provides Leadership to management team and provides timely follow-up that exceeds customer expectations and company standards.

Managerial and Business Skills

• Clear and concise written and verbal skills. Heavy client interaction required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong budgetary, forecasting, and cost control skills
• Ability to consistently produce profit expectations
• Proficient in Micro Soft Word and Excel programs

Leadership Requirements

• Proven leadership to associates to achieve goals while maintaining a high expectation to standards in regard to quality and presentation
• Communicates goals and expectations and inspires associates to achieve goals and advance careers
• Build moral and spirit
• Demonstrate ability to lead by example
• Participative management style, lead by example
• Instill a guest service attitude in all employees

Technical Requirements

• Creative and innovative
• Must have excellent hospitality customer service skills and the ability to deal with internal and external customers in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Most have strong decision making skills, results driven, does not wait for supervisor to tell them what to do
• Must be self motivated high energy and passionate about the FOOD AND BEVERAGE industry
• A teacher of standards and service and the importance of consistent execution
• Successful track record of training and managing in a hospitality setting
• Instills safety and sanitation habits in all associates
• Current on new products, presentations and service techniques
• Must have strong knowledge of fine dining restaurant service, banquet set ups, timing, service styles and possess creativity with unique service and station presentations.
• Must be able to handle multiple task
• Must prepare staffing guidelines and sales forecast to ensure budgetary goals are met
• Must be able to prepare annual budgets and weekly forecast of revenues, labor cost and expenses to ensure financial goals are met
• Provide leadership and work closely with Operations, Catering Sales and Culinary departments to ensure all events and services are understood and completed accordingly

Culinaire offers its associates an entrepreneurial atmosphere with continued growth and promotability. We strive to be competitive with a base salary, as well as competitive benefits to include AD&D, dental, disability, identify theft services, legal services, company sponsored medical, pet services, and vision, as well as a lucrative matching 401k, and paid time off from work.

Culinaire is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person