Director, Food & Beverage

SaddleBrooke TWO

$90K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive management experience in upscale food and beverage settings, including 2+ years as a Director.
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of food and beverage planning, production, and service.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication abilities.
  • Proficient in MS Office and Point of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all food and beverage operations for two unique dining venues and banquet services.
  • Develop and manage a $3 million budget for restaurants and events.
  • Set and enforce standards for food quality and customer service through executive chefs and management.
  • Implement systems to control inventory, mitigate losses, and ensure cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other departments to enhance food and beverage offerings for the community.
  • Engage with HOA committees to address food and beverage-related concerns.
  • Train and mentor F&B managers and staff to maintain high safety and service standards.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances.
  • Eligible for a company-matched 401(k) plan.
  • Earn vacation, holiday, and sick pay.
  • Access to unique perks associated with working in a vibrant community.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

SaddleBrooke Two is seeking a Director, Food & Beverage (F&B) to join our leadership team and lead the Food & Beverage department. F&B is a cornerstone to SaddleBrooke Two's Active Lifestyle Community that both members and guests enjoy.

The Director has ultimate responsibility for all F&B operations at SaddleBrooke Two, spanning two uniquely different dining experiences and banquet facilities. The Director, Food & Beverage works to provide exceptional dining experiences to community members and guests who visit. The Director, Food & Beverage:
  • Responsible for developing, monitoring, and reviewing a combined $3 Million expense budgets associated with the two restaurants and banquets.
  • Sets and maintains food quality and service standards through their team of executive chefs, management, and team members.
  • Maintains systems and processes that control inventory; reduce loss; control quality and costs; foster positive member relations; and maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Coordinates with Lifestyle, Theater, Golf, and other departments to extend food and beverage services to community members.
  • Meets regularly with HOA committees and board members to resolve a variety of F&B related issues.
  • Train, coach, appraise all F&B managers; and guides all department hires, training, and management of team members, to operate safely, provide excellent customer service, and create fantastic food.


Requirements

The ideal candidate has:
  • A minimum of 5 years' of progressive management experience in large, up-scale environment, a minimum of 2 years as a Director. Retirement community or HOA experience is a plus.
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of food and beverage planning, production, presentation/service, and control.
  • Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills.
  • Computer skills include MS Office and Point of Sale (POS).
  • SaddleBrooke Two restaurants are open 363 days a year, the Director is able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Our restaurants are typically closed by 9 pm.


Benefits

This is a full-time salaried position (exempt). Salaried employees are eligible to participate in our generous medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; company paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term disability insurances; contribute to a company-matched 401(k) plan; earn vacation, holiday and sick pay; and enjoy other unique perks.

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