Food & Beverage Director

The Property:

The Grand Adirondack Hotel looks to its storied past through a modern lens to be a vibrant hub in the heart of Lake Placid for travelers and locals alike. It is designed for those with an appreciation for new adventures and the laid-back luxury of the Grand Adirondack hotels of the past.

Whether you are seeking to work at a place that inspires you, allows you to grow with new opportunities, work beside teammates who feel like family, or take advantage of everything the Adirondacks have to offer on your down time, the Grand Adirondack Hotel helps you live life to its fullest, no matter how you define it. We’re looking for team members committed to providing authentic, down-to-earth service at its finest.

Our company is seeking a Food & Beverage Director to oversee all food and beverage outlets at a full-service hotel located in upstate New York. We are looking for an experienced candidate with excellent organizational skills, budgeting and cost analyzing experience.

Job Summary:

Manage the F&B department to ensure high level of guest service and guest satisfaction as related to food and beverage; ensure policies and procedures are adhered to as established by hotel, company, and / or brand standards; engage team-members and leads through creative techniques including inspiring, training, coaching, providing constructive feedback, as well as employee recognition.

Job Tasks / Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assist the General Manager in the preparation of department’s annual budget; continually monitor all F&B department’s performance as compared to budget and make necessary adjustments in order to maximize profitability.
• Schedule staff according to projected occupancy levels; labor standards; continually monitor labor costs.
• Order and receive supplies to maintain par levels (adequate levels) of F&B inventory.
• Conduct scheduled inventory of supplies and equipment per company standard.
• Ensure the policies and procedures of the F&B Department relating to quality of products and services meet compliance standards.
• May plan, coordinate, and oversee special events.
• Maintain communication with other departments regarding F&B events and activities.
• May assist with marketing strategies and/or sales promotions, including marketing materials.
• May assist in menu planning and incorporate a menu pricing structure that supports the bottom-line goals; analyze food costs and beverage costs regarding profit margins and make recommendations.
• Respond to and resolve any and all guest issues in timely and professional manner.
• Responsible for all Human Resource functions for the department – recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, counseling, evaluating, terminating – according to company policies and procedures.
• Exhibit teamwork and cooperation by performing other duties as needed, required, asked, or directed.
• May perform duties of any F&B Team Member as needed.

Job Knowledge / Skills / Abilities/ Other Requirements:

• Two (2) years F&B experience in a director role with a combined five (5) years in a leadership or managerial position.
• Experience operating a multi-outlet food operation a MUST.
• Hotel experience a plus but not required.
• Upscale independent restaurant/ bar experience is required.
• (Basic) Knowledge of general business operations – budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, staffing
• Requires effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with guests, subordinates, vendors, and other hotel staff
• Requires availability on weekends and / or holidays, and possibly alternating shift work
• Basic to intermediate computer skills;
• Experience with labor standard tools a plus

Job Environment:

• Primarily indoors or within hotel facilities
• Requires significant walking and standing for entire shift
• Frequent reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, squatting, kneeling when performing duties of cook, bartender, server, busser or other F&B position

Full Time Benefits:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health insurance after 60 days
• Health Savings Account and /or Flexible Spending Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid vacation and sick time; Paid Holidays
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance

Grand Adirondack Hotel performs background checks, reference checks, pre-employment drug screening, MVR (driving record) checks, and Credit Checks (if applicable) and participates in E-Verify.