Task Force Food & Beverage Director

What’s in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

The impact you’ll make…

The Task Force Food & Beverage Director reports to Corporate Director of Culinary & Beverage. While working on property will work directly with the Property General Manager, when on property will report on the day to day operations to the General Manager. Duties will include but are not limited to collaborating with menu planning and development if directed, productivity, shift coverage, menu cost controls, implementing FH process, learning and understanding FH programs and utilizing them as they are intended, and ordering processes to ensure production meets business levels. It is critical that you possess a background and basic knowledge of the food & beverage industry related to the F+B concept(s) for the hotel.  This position should be filled by someone who posses problem solving and solution skills.

What you’ll be doing…

• Be a key partner with the Corporate Director or Culinary & Beverage, Property General Manager and property F+B Management team, demonstrating a united front committed to providing the best possible guest experience
• Collaborate with and coach your team to uphold the integrity of the food and beverage, guest experience, cleanliness, and maintenance of the F+B spaces
• Coach and mentor, your team on development of their skill set, technique, and menu execution, fostering an environment of continuous growth
• Actively participate in recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising, coaching, and motivation of all food & beverage associates to create an environment that nurtures ideas and develops future talent for succession planning in the F+B program
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the operation, working in collaboration with the Chef, engineering department, and any third-party vendors to make corrections and improvements as needed
• Offer direct support for your team through coaching, counseling, gentle correction, and constructive feedback
• Collaborate effectively with all hotel departments including Sales, Banquets & Catering, Food & Beverage, and Hotel Operations to provide an exemplary guest experience
• Be a subject matter expert in service & beverage techniques as well as understanding the history of the products most closely related to the hotel food and beverage concept(s), effectively guiding others in their personal search with a gentle hand, never admonishing their lack of knowledge

Requirements…

• Five or more years progressive task force experience required, preferably in a multi-service hotel or restaurant
• Passion for food & beverage, experience in a wide range of cuisines
• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word to create spreadsheets and proposals
• Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotel
• Proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication
• Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
• Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to execute required menu items
• Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing the equipment.

About First Hospitality…

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company.  First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve.  FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness.  Equal Opportunity Employer.