Columbia Hospitality

Director of Food and Beverage | Hotel Zoso

Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in Point of Sale systems and sales/catering software.
  • In-depth knowledge of fine dining and beverage service practices.
  • Familiarity with liquor laws and regulations.
  • Required food handling permits and certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and control Food and Beverage operations for profitability and efficiency.
  • Establish quality and sanitation standards for food and beverage.
  • Develop policies to meet or exceed operational standards.
  • Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial plans.
  • Collaborate with Executive Chef on menus and pricing.

Benefits

  • Cellphone allowance
  • Incentive eligibility
  • Daily pay option
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401K with employer contribution
  • Opportunities for volunteer work and community involvement
  • Discounted lodging, dining, spa, and retail services
  • Access to an online learning platform for professional growth
  • Third-party perks such as discounts on various lifestyle services.
Full Job Description
Director of Food and Beverage | Hotel Zoso

Let's start off with the most important part-what's in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
  • Salary Range: $115,000
  • Cellphone Allowance
  • Incentive Eligible
  • Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
  • Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
  • Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
  • HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
  • Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
  • Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
  • Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
  • Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • "Columbia Cares" Volunteer Opportunities
  • Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
  • Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
  • Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
  • Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)


What Success Looks Like:

Your Impact
  • Plans, designs, implements and controls Food and Beverage operations, ensuring profitability, efficient operations and adherence to established standards.
  • Establishes and maintains standards for food and beverage quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety in alignment with property standards and applicable regulations.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards.
  • Participates in the preparation of the annual operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives.
  • Establishes and maintains budgeted supply and labor costs for Food & Beverage operations.
  • Conducts industry research to accurately project future trends.
  • Works with the Executive Chef on menu planning, pricing and preparation.
  • Ensures the security of all Food & Beverage supplies, equipment and inventory by establishing and ensuring adherence to security standards.
  • Partners with Columbia Hospitality to ensure effective pre-opening activities, prior to the opening of the hotel.
  • Provides regular and on-going communication with all departments in order to keep staff informed of updates, changes and/or problematic situations.
  • Communicates with Food & Beverage Managers during service to ensure proper client and guest service is being achieved.
  • Conducts frequent inspections of all dining, kitchen and storage areas to ensure that all Food & Beverage activities meet or exceed the established standards.
  • Reports all unsafe conditions immediately. Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and functioning. Ensures all equipment is used only as intended.
  • Participates in the property's Manager on Duty program as needed.
  • Ensures timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest and team member requests.
  • Selects, supervises, trains, develops, schedules, disciplines, and counsels staff. Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
  • Provides timely formal assessment of individual team members in alignment with the performance review policy and procedures.
  • Performs in the capacity of any position supervised as needed (based on qualifications).
  • Conducts training on job standards and areas of responsibility as needed.

What You Bring
  • A college or university degree with eight or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Computer literacy in the Point of Sale system and the sales and catering computer application.
  • Strong working knowledge of fine dining and beverage service procedures.
  • Working knowledge of applicable liquor laws and regulations.
  • Working knowledge of equipment utilized by the Food & Beverage team at the property.
  • Food handling and other permits, licenses or certifications as required.
  • Ability to read, write and understand English.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and operations manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, managers, clients, guests or the general public.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all applicable units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute discounts, rate, ratio, proportions and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to create a team environment within and across departments.
  • Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong general management skills, including time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, and delivery of results.
  • Financial management skills, including budget management, expense control and analysis of Profit and Loss statements.
  • Strong people management skills, including coaching, motivating, delegating, scheduling and relationship-building.
  • Ability to understand and apply labor and industry-specific laws and regulations.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you'll work:
Hotel Zoso provides the perfect combination of location, relaxation, and inspiration. Easy airport access, The Spa, weekend pool parties, and California-inspired cuisine at The Kitchen are just a few of the amenities offered onsite. Hotel Zoso is ideally located in the epicenter of Palm Springs, where guests can explore restaurants, shops, galleries, and live entertainment.

The Fine Print

About Columbia Hospitality

Columbia Hospitality is a hospitality management and consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 1995 by John Oppenheimer and has since grown to manage over 35 hotels, resorts, and conference centers in the United States. Columbia Hospitality provides a range of services including hotel management, food and beverage management, and event planning. The company has been recognized for its excellence in hospitality by numerous organizations, including Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
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