Director of Food & Beverage

Job Description

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for maintaining a profitable department with high-quality products and exceptional service levels. The Director of Food and Beverage is expected to generate ideas to promote business, foster a positive work environment with low turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, and meet budgeted productivity while delivering the highest levels of service in a fine dining atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor industry trends, take appropriate action to maintain a competitive and profitable operation, including updating beverage lists and menu items as necessary;
• Prepare the F&B budget and monitor department performance accordingly;
• Work with the General Manager and keep informed of F&B issues as they arise;
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in the F&B department, conduct monthly inventories, and research any cost variances to budget;
• Comply with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations;
• Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals;
• Conduct daily shift meetings, monthly departmental meetings, and ensure on-going guest service training and compliance of SOP's and personal appearance standards;
• Conduct and/or attend all required meetings, including pre-event and post-event meetings;
• Provide employees with the training, tools, and environment they need to deliver an exceptional fine dining experience;
• Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement;
• Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portions, and appearance of food;
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.

Job Qualifications

• College degree and five years of related experience in a food and beverage capacity;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Complete understanding of NOI profitability and budget goals;
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, state health department rules and regulations, and state liquor laws and regulations;
• Computer skills required - experience with Hotel information systems preferred;
• Excellent guest services skills;
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills including the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs.