Director of Food & Beverage

Vintners Resort is an intimate, 78-room luxury resort and spa located in the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country. Nestled on 92 breathtaking acres of lush vineyards, Vintners Resort is more than just a destination—it's an experience. Our world-class resort and hotel blend exceptional hospitality with the art of fine dining to create unforgettable moments for our guests. If you have a passion for delivering outstanding service and crafting memorable experiences amidst the beauty of wine country, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team.  The Director of Food & Beverage (DOFB) is an integral part of the Resort Executive Leadership Team. This position is fully responsible and will oversee all Food and Beverage operations with a direct focus on service, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The DOFB will oversee, maintain, and update the quality, luxury service standards and guest experience throughout all of Vintners Resort F&B outlets; John Ash & Co. Restaurant, Front Room Bar & Lounge, Banquets/Catering, In-Room Dining and any new concepts. The DOFB responsible for maintaining a dedicated team of hospitality professionals and operational HR functions, labor control and scheduling, processing payroll, conducting monthly P&L reviews with the Accounting Manger and/or General Manager, maintaining KPIs on all quality assurance platforms for all F&B outlets. Compensation Range: Starting annual salary range is $120,000 with annual discretionary bonus potential.    RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES: Responsible for the ongoing F&B operations, as well as refining, updating, and creating training and development tools to elevate the operating standards, practices, and F&B guest experience for Vintners Resort Able to accurately and effectively articulate or present information to all stakeholders, including Vintners Resort General Manager & Ownership, on areas of success or needs for improvement within the F&B Department and Vintners Resort Develops and executes the F&B budget, marketing plan, selling strategies, tactics and menu offerings with the Executive Chef and Director of Sales and Marketing Oversee a creative and locally inspired beverage program for Vintners Resort focused on local wines, and an elevated craft cocktail program Maintains and balances strong relationships with local wineries and oversees a beverage program with a concise and clear vision while developing her beverage manager to take the reigns Inspire, coach, train, and develop the F&B management team and staff Maintain a work environment that encourages teamwork, and nurtures open communication, positive problem solving, growth and development, recognition, and respect Control labor through effective planning, budgeting, and maintaining staffing guidelines Control expenses through strategic purchasing decisions and inventory control Focus on creative cost control and revenue generating solutions Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Vintners Resort and property management, local, state, and federal regulations are met Operates within compliance for cleanliness and organization of the bar, dining room, and catering events Effectively utilized systems, such as OpenTable, as revenue management tools to maximize restaurant operations and profitability Report monthly inventory and subpar levels for all F&B items to General Manager and Accounting Manager; quarterly inventories and subpar levels for China, flatware, glassware Establish and maintain policies and procedures for the F&B Department in conjunction with Vintners Resort luxury culture and policies Be a creative thought partner who continuously develops and implements programs or strategies to aid in our ability to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry Work in tandem with Sales and Culinary Management to elevate the experience in banquet and catering events. Support and help drive the sale and growth of this business segment Responsible for the development and effective implementation of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and training tools for the F&B Restaurants, Bars and Banquet departments Responsible for the overall execution and development of programs for the F&B team Must establish goals and objectives for Vintners Resort F&B Managers and direct reports, through collaboration on goal setting and must appropriately manage performance through effective open communication, development, training, coaching, counseling, guidance, or disciplinary action whichever is most appropriate Perform or appropriately delegate administrative duties related to staffing/scheduling, POS system, daily reporting, cash handling, budget management and competitive surveying to direct management team Must maintain and ensure payroll is accurately managed and submitted on time to the HR/Payroll and Accounting Manager Attends the Hotel staff meetings and coordinates with other department heads to ensure smooth operation Stays current on local restaurant trends and communicates relevant information effectively to the team Promote the culinary garden program and highlighting of local and regional protein and produce on all F&B menus Commit to the green campaign and sustainability of the resort, find ways to bolster or enhance those initiatives resort wide   Education/Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field required Minimum of 5 years of experience as a hotel director of rooms, operations or senior management  Experience with Symphony, HotSOS, and Profit Sword, preferred but not required. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and communication skills   Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages the department staffing, including setting the schedules. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the F&B operational teams. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.   Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; The employee is required to walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is not exposed to any conditions which are notable, and office environment is relatively quiet. Benefits: Complete benefits package and generous company discounts. 401(k) Medical, Dental and Vision Health insurance Vacation, Holiday and Sick Paid time off Generous employee discounts Schedule: Position will work onsite and the regular schedule will vary in based on business needs. The business needs may require you to work AM or PM schedules regularly.

Salary : $120,000