Director, Food & Beverage

Are you ready for an amazing, thrilling, fast paced career in hospitality? Are you looking to enhance your talents and grow in the industry? We have open opportunities to provide you with an amazing future as a part of our team.

Our benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Free Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401k Plan Available, Discounted Hotel rooms Discount in F&B outlets, Development opportunities, Employee appreciation events, Recognition and Rewards Program, And Many more!

Encore Resort at Reunion is the first of its kind in curated resort residences. A private resort community near Disney in Orlando, Encore elevates the vacation rental experience by bridging the gap between hotel and peer-to-peer lodging.

The Director of Food and Beverage directs and oversees all aspects of the property's food and beverage planning and service, with duties to include menu planning and costs, preparation and presentation of food and drinks, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Plans, coordinates, and oversees special events. Identifies marketing opportunities to promote food and beverage products.

Responsibilities

• Create annual budget preparation and expense management
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees all banquet and catering events
• Oversees menu planning and menu development
• Actively coaches F&B team members in job and growth
• Ensures all service/hospitality standards are being met throughout operating
• Develop positive guest relations through proactive interaction with guests, team Members, contractors, and vendors
• Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning and waste management
• Manages and conducts Human Resource activities
• Ensure that staffing levels are maintained to cover business demands
• Empowers employees to provide excellent guest service
• Should advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and leads by example
• Manages hospitality POS systems, software and menu programming
• Performs other work-related duties assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in food & beverage management, culinary, event management, or related professional area
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
• 5 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional area
• Experience managing a team of food and beverage employees through motivation, coaching, and development.
• Proven experience supervising food and beverage service departments of 20 employees.
• Knowledge and ability to control factors affecting budget.
• Proven excellence in customer service and effective interaction with guests, management, and associates.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to anticipate guest needs, multitask, and make quick decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong passion for teaching and learning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Capable of using independent judgment and solid decision-making skills.
  
  

NDM Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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