Director Of Food And Beverage

Director of Food & Beverage

Salaried – Full-Time

**Bonus Eligible

Reports to: General Manager

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for overseeing and directing Banquets, Restaurants, In-Room Dining, Mini Bar, and any other Food or Beverage related areas operated by The Iron Horse Hotel.

Job Requirements:

· Understand and work within a hotel setting to cover all Food and Beverage functions.

· Direct and manage overall functions of Food and Beverage.

· Creates and maintains an energizing environment, with superior associates, dedicated to an attentive, distinctive Food and Beverage experience.

· Hires, trains, supervises, coaches, and motivates associates in the department.

· Identifies service issues and takes action to correct them.

· Plans and executes functions or special receptions in rooms, suites, and boardrooms.

· Oversees mini bar procurement, distribution, billing, and inventory.

· Works with reservations, kitchen, and sales for rooms packages and amenities requiring F&B.

· Collaborate with other hotel departments and attend meetings as required.

· Elevate service through continual training sessions.

· Build local relationships with vendors, purveyors, and businesses.

· Ensures the correct and consistent service techniques for various meal periods will be demonstrated by all associates members.

· Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manages within those approved plans

· Direct the implementation of reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for Food and Beverage operations.

· Controls usage of all Food and Beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools, and service equipment

· Observes daily conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant; makes recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.

· Facilitate payroll for the Food and Beverage department ensuring coding, tips, and other miscellaneous things are correct and done properly.

· Prepares associate schedules which allow for appropriate service while controlling labor costs and overtime.

· Thorough understanding of all Food and Beverage items offered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service.

· Expert knowledge of wines and spirits, beers, local ingredients, and brands.

· Create training programs to elevate service including coffee, tea and non-Food and alcoholic beverage services.

· Handles all inventories directly involved with the operation of the Food and Beverage.

· Thorough understanding of the computer system in ringing, printing, and closing checks as well as shift reports.

· Knowledge of budget preparation and cost controls.

· Works with General Manager, Owner, Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and other team members to design concepts, menus, beverage lists.

· Ensures that financials goals of the Food and Beverage outlets and the hotel are being met. Monitor and control labor expenses and other divisional expenses such as supplies and equipment. Assist in preparing business forecasts.

· Any other duties assigned by General Manager.

Fundamental Requirements:

· Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency of the English language

· 5-7 years of Food and Beverage management experience

· Thorough understanding of excellent service, labor control, maintenance, merchandising and accounting

· Computer literate

· Excellent knowledge of Food, wine and cocktails

· Ability to obtain and/or maintain Alcohol Awareness certification, Food Handlers Certification

· Maintain a good working relationship with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a harmonious working climate

· Partake in a positive work ethic and surrounding environment

· Experience implementing new F&B concepts

· Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

Benefits:

· Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

· Employee discount

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

· Relocation assistance

· Sick Time

· Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Fast casual restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person