Director of Food & Beverage

Full Time Regular

Cooperstown, NY, US

Requisition ID: 1233

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all Front of House food and beverage operations. The F & B Director will set and maintain high service standards and a profitable F&B department. He/she is expected to be a hands-on leader in all outlets and banquets. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging and developing teams, and a proven ability to lead teams in meeting goals and objectives. Luxury resort experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire exceptional team performance and mentor managers, supervisors and team members in the Food & Beverage Division (Banquets & Outlets)

• Build team capability, knowledge and resources to meet short- and long-term business objectives.

• Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff.

• Mentor, train and coach team members, oversee new hires and team training.

• Manage operational coverage, workload and resource distribution within and across teams.

• Oversee the facilitation of the Guest experience to exceed the expectation of a luxury hotel.

• Directs and organizes the activities of the Food & Beverage departments to maintain the high standards of food and beverage quality, service to maximize profits through outstanding customer service.

• Provide sincere communication and demonstrate a genuine desire to serve.

• Accountability for P&L and Guest Service Scores in the Food & Beverage Division

• Implements effective controls of food, beverage and labor costs.

• Oversees monthly Liquor Inventories

• Work with other Department Heads and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.

• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in the F&B department.

• Organize and conduct department meetings on a regular basis.

• Monitor quality of service and product.

• Cooperate in menu planning and preparation.

• Ensure timely purchase of F&B items, within budget allocation.

• Ensure compliance with all NYS liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations.

• Ensure departmental compliance with SOP's.

• Conduct and/or attend all required meetings, including BEO meetings and manager meetings.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Director of Food & Beverage

• Experience overseeing Banquet operation and multi-Outlets required

• Proven ability to successfully lead and motivate management teams in accomplishing objectives and meeting goals

• Ability to maintain an approachable, supportive leadership style while holding staff accountable

• Luxury hotel experience preferred, but not required

• Open availability to work varying days and hours as the operation requires

• Must be proficient in POS programming and reporting

• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.

• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.

• Perform other duties as requested by management.