Director of Food and Beverage

Job Summary: The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all property food and beverage operations, while maintaining a profitable F&B department and high-quality products and service levels. He/she is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high. 

Qualifications

Education & Experience: 

• At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 3 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 4 or more years of related experience. 
• Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. 
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations. 
• Physical requirements: 
• Long hours sometimes required. 
• Medium work -Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 
• Mental requirements: 
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. 
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. 
• Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity. 
• Must be able to multitask 
• Must routinely meet deadlines. 
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. 
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the need. 
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests. 
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic. 

Essential: 

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.  
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with AFP Management standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. 
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working. 
• Always comply with AFP Management standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. 
• Always maintain a warm and friendly demeanor. 
• Employees must, always, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees. 
• Supervise all F&B personnel. 
• Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner. 
• Prepare the F&B budget and monitor department performance with respect to the same. 
• Perform any necessary follow-up, including forecasting. 
• Monitor industry trends take appropriate action to maintain competitive and profitable operations. 
• Work with other Executive Committee members and keep them informed of F&B issues. 
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in the F&B department. 
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner. 
• Organize and conduct department meetings on a regular basis. 
• Monitor quality of service and product. 
• Cooperate in menu planning and preparation. 
• Ensure timely purchase of F&B items, within budget allocation. 
• Oversee operations of the employee cafeteria. 
• Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations. 
• Ensure departmental compliance with SOP's. 
• Ensure the training of department heads on SOP's, report preparation, technical job tasks. 
• Attend and/or conduct departmental and hotel training (CARE, Customer Service), etc. 
• Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals. 

Marginal: 

• Conduct and/or attend all required meetings, including pre-convention and post-convention meetings. Participate in required M.O.D. program as scheduled. 
• Attend meetings/training as required by management. 
• Perform other duties as requested from management. 

Salary up to $90,000/year.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary : $90,000