Assistant Director, Food & Beverage - Morada Bay
Cheeca Lodge and Spa
81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada,
FL
33036
Compensation: N/A, Full-Time
Job Description
Assistant Director of Food and Beverage
Location: Morada Bay, Islamorada, Florida Keys
Job Overview Morada Bay is seeking a skilled and visionary Assistant Director of Food and Beverage to join our team. This pivotal role involves leading the food and beverage operations at our Beach Club and Pierre's, driving excellence in guest service, and ensuring profitability and growth.
Overview of Morada Bay Morada Bay, situated in the picturesque Islamorada of the Florida Keys, is a unique destination offering two exceptional dining experiences: the Beach Club and Pierre's. Our bayside retreat is known for its stunning views, vibrant atmosphere, and exquisite cuisine, making it a jewel in the Florida Keys.
About the Restaurants
The Beach Club: A breathtaking beachside venue, the Beach Club is designed to embody the spirit of a laid-back yet sophisticated beach café. With a menu that blends Caribbean and American influences, the Beach Club offers an array of local seafood and innovative dishes. The atmosphere is enhanced by the surrounding tropical beauty, making it a perfect spot for a casual yet chic dining experience.
Pierre's: Pierre's is a hallmark of fine dining, known for its fusion of global cuisines and impeccable service. Set in an elegant and romantic environment, it offers guests an unforgettable gastronomic journey. The restaurant prides itself on its sophisticated menu, featuring the freshest ingredients and a selection of world-class wines.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to all food and beverage outlets, ensuring adherence to guest service standards for growth and profitability.
- Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director on strategic planning and vision implementation, aligning with company objectives.
- Contribute to menu development in partnership with the Executive Chef.
- Achieve budgetary goals related to revenue, cost control, and profit margins.
- Manage ordering for supplies, wine, liquor, beer, and linen.
- Conduct accurate and timely monthly inventories of all F&B products, excluding food.
- Participate in the recruitment and retention of team members.
- Oversee onboarding and ongoing training of staff, ensuring alignment with company policies and service standards.
- Provide floor management during specified shifts to ensure optimal coverage and service.
- Adjust staffing levels as needed for operational efficiency.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Three to five years of related Assistant Director or Senior Manager experience and/or training in food and beverage management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in relevant software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- [Preferred] Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a relevant field.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership skills with experience in managing diverse teams.
- Strong understanding of budget management and financial reporting.
- Ability to work flexibly, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- Knowledge of food service operations and current industry trends.
- Serious, smart & trustworthy with healthy sense of humor
- People magnet
- Out of the box creative driven by results and performance
- Someone who carries leadership by exemplary style
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Paid Time Off and holiday benefits.
- Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Join the Morada Bay team and contribute to an exceptional dining experience in one of Florida's most beautiful settings. We are looking for a professional who embodies our values of excellence and innovation in food and beverage service. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to take your career to the next level, apply to become our Assistant Director of Food and Beverage today!
Cheeca Lodge and Spa
WELCOME TO CHEECA
A Legendary Tropical Hideaway
Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.
The Legend of Our Grand Florida Keys Hotel Resort
You've found it...the crown jewel of Islamorada Florida Keys hotels.
Hardy Keys pioneers called Conchs chose this very beach to carve out a tenacious living in the isolated beauty of the undiscovered Florida Keys. Here, they formed a Methodist congregation and built a two-room school house and a cemetery. Cheeca has preserved this Pioneer Cemetery, where members of the founding families of Islamorada are buried. You can explore it today; it is a designated historical site. The Angel with the Broken Wing watches over the grave of Etta Pinder, who died in 1914. Here lies the first footprint of Islamorada – "Purple Isle" in Spanish.
The early 1940's brought electricity and fresh water. Mrs. Clara Mae Downey from Olney, Maryland, opened the Olney Inn in 1946. She described this early bellwether of Cheeca as "different – rather comparable to the tropical estate of a gifted host." Clara's first guest was President Harry Truman, who cherished his time loafing around the pool and wondering amidst the resort's 22 quaint bungalows.
Fast horses, high society and a healthy dose of Keys vivacity marked the reign of the Twitchell Family in the 1960's. Cynthia, better known as "Chee," was an heiress to the A&P grocery chain and owner of a top thoroughbred racing farm. "We took my nickname, combined it with my husband Carl's, and came up with "Cheeca," she recalled. The Twitchells completely refurbished the property, adding the main lodge, the oceanfront villas, tennis courts, golf course and Cheeca's trademark wooden fishing pier. Chee raised miniature tarpon and her beloved seahorses in the aquariums throughout the resort. "Suzy the Seahorse" became Cheeca's mascot and logo, gracing the resort's menus, brochures, towels and linens.
Avid outdoorsman and Coca Cola magnate Carl Navarre purchased Cheeca Lodge in 1976, hosting his Fortune 500 friends in for sunny days of sportfishing and golf. Celebrities flocked to the hotel and famous guests were reeling in giant bonefish right off the resort's pier. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World" was born, seducing wealthy adventurers from around the world.
In 2005, Cheeca Lodge underwent over $30 million dollars in renovations, restoring the property and its surrounding grounds to their original grandeur, ensuring that we will be a cherished destination for generations to come. Following a fire on New Year's Eve 2008, the Main Lodge was completely rebuilt once again, with a fabulous open-air lobby, a spectacular oceanfront banquet room with panoramic views, and an exclusive indoor / outdoor lounge area for club members.
