Director of Food And Beverage

One of the desert’s premier, laid-back luxury boutique hotels is looking to hire an exceptional Food and Beverage Director! Looking for a hands-on leader with high level F&B management experience, who ideally has some advanced knowledge of wine & spirits. This role will be focused on overseeing front of house operations and responsible for running service, training / developing the FOH team, scheduling, overseeing labor, and maintaining / updating the cocktail and wine programs. This role also involves providing support and oversight for several large events throughout the year. While there is a strong events team in place, experience in catering or event execution is a plus!

The ideal candidate is highly service minded and enjoys being connected on the floor during service and when training team members on standards and processes. Someone with a high level of professionalism, passion, and integrity who can remain hands on with the team in all processes and enjoys being involved in every aspect of day-to-day operations. Looking for a mature, hospitality-driven leader who can help coach, develop and respectfully lead the FOH team while holding them accountable to high standards.

Food & Beverage Director Responsibilities :

• Direct and coordinate the overall food and beverage operations, which includes all bars, lobby space and room service to ensure maximum profits
• Maintain highest standard of service and quality which includes food production, equipment use and control, banquet service, room service, beverage service, restaurant service and food and beverage purchasing
• Strategize on new products and service offerings, then execute those offerings
• Assist with managing beverage programs including wine list, cocktail program and all non-alcoholic offerings
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Lead, mentor, and train the Food & Beverage operations team
• Assist in daily F&B floor operations in all capacities, Generally as the sole F&B manager on-site
• Support the execution of Catering / Events
• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards
• Implement and monitor ordering and receiving program to ensure proper quantity and prices on all purchases
• Act as an ambassador for the brand and provide leadership and planning to all F&B Outlet departments to support culture, maximize operations and guest satisfaction
• Provide unique guest services that are above and beyond to create memorable experiences and guest retention
• Ensure that regular, on-going communication occurs in all areas of food and beverage (e.g., pre-meal briefings, staff meetings, culinary team)
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members

Food & Beverage Director Requirements :

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