Director of Food/Beverage at Specialized Recruiting Group

Director of Food/Beverage- 90K+

• 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.
• Provides regular and on-going communication with all departments in order to keep staff informed of updates, changes and/or problematic situations.
• Communicates 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.

Experience 

• Previous experience leading food & beverage teams including back of house and culinary/kitchen teams.
• A college or university degree with eight or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 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.

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