Director of Food & Beverage
Job Description
The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all Front of House food and beverage operations. The F & B Director will set and maintain high service standards and a profitable F&B department. He/she is expected to be a hands-on leader in all outlets and banquets. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging and developing teams, and a proven ability to lead teams in meeting goals and objectives. Luxury resort experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
· Guide and inspire exceptional team performance and mentor managers, supervisors and team members in the Food & Beverage Division
· Build team capability, knowledge and resources to meet short- and long-term business objectives
· Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff.
· Mentor, train and coach team members, oversee new hires and team training
· Manage operational coverage, workload and resource distribution within and across teams.
· Oversee the facilitation of the Guest experience to exceed the expectations of a luxury hotel
· Directs and organizes the activities of the Food & Beverage departments to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, and service to maximize profits through outstanding customer service.
· Provide sincere communication and demonstrate a genuine desire to serve
· Accountability for P&L and Guest Service Scores in the Food & Beverage Division
· Implements effective controls of food, beverage and labor costs.
· Oversees monthly Liquor Inventories
· Work with other Department Heads and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
· Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in the F&B department.
· Organize and conduct department meetings regularly.
· Monitor quality of service and product.
· Cooperate in menu planning and preparation.
· Ensure timely purchase of F&B items, within budget allocation.
· Ensure compliance with all NYS liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations.
· Ensure departmental compliance with SOP's.
· Conduct and/or attend all required meetings, including BEO meetings and manager meetings
Job Requirements
· Minimum of 5 years experience as a Director of Food & Beverage
· Experience overseeing Banquet operation and multi-outlets required
· Proven ability to successfully lead and motivate management teams in accomplishing objectives and meeting goals
· Ability to maintain an approachable, supportive leadership style while holding staff accountable
· Luxury hotel experience preferred, but not required
· Open availability to work varying days and hours as the operation requires
· Must be proficient in POS programming and reporting
· Must know F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
· Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
· Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
· Perform other duties as requested by management.
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