Director of Food and Beverage

AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences

$100K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years post-high school education.
  • At least five years of experience in a related position.
  • Hotel experience preferred to enhance understanding of operations.
  • Advanced knowledge of food service principles and practices required.
  • Ability to manage people and complex problems effectively.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of all restaurant outlets, including beverage and purchasing.
  • Manage cost control measures across various operational areas.
  • Collaborate with HR on recruitment, training, and associate development.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
  • Develop and implement menus, focusing on revenue and quality improvement.
  • Maintain food and beverage areas and equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Respond proactively to customer feedback to enhance service experience.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment.
  • Exposure to diverse operations within the hospitality industry.
  • Involvement in team-based decision making and problem solving.
  • Collaboration with Human Resources for career advancement opportunities.
  • Contribution to a workplace culture that prioritizes quality service and hospitality.
Full Job Description
Team Member Responsibilities:

  • Manage day to day operations for all restaurant outlets, beverage, and purchasing operations.
  • Control and manage all areas of cost management including cost of beverage, salaries and wages, and other expenses.
  • In collaboration with the Human Resources department, direct and oversee recruitment and development of associates; interview, hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews, resolve conflict through fair treatment policy, discipline and terminate as appropriate.
  • Implement and manage all company programs to ensure compliance with the SOPs and LSOPs; to include safety and sanitary regulation, all federal, state, franchise, and local regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to the guest.
  • Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
  • Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the Food and Beverage areas and equipment in the hotel to protect the assets, comply with regulations and ensure quality service.
  • Respond to customer trends, needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.
  • Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
  • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two years of post-high school education.
  • Minimum of five years of employment in a related position.
  • Hotel experience preferred.
  • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
  • Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
  • Command of the English language both written and verbal.


Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Sits, stands, bends, stretches, lifts items, and moves frequently during working hours


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