Director of Food and Beverage

Avenue5 Residential, LLC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The director of food and beverage is responsible for managing all operations related to food and drink at the hotel. Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to, overseeing food and beverage products’ production, sales, and overall quality. This includes sourcing vendors, planning menus, training staff, and managing inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or related field preferred
• Ten plus years of experience in food and beverage, preferably in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or hospitality environment
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful food and beverage programs that meet or exceed revenue goals
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve high levels of performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, guests, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and implement solutions
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work well within a team as well as independently
• Proven ability to lead and mentor team members effectively
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and practices in the hotel industry
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with knowledge of sales and marketing strategies
• Ability to train and develop team members to increase skills and abilities in their respective areas as well as cross-training to assist other team members
• Set the example through a professional, friendly attitude towards clients and associates, timely responses to clients’ and associate’s needs, and observance of sales office standards
• Passion for food and cooking techniques
• Knowledge of inventory management and ordering
• Knowledge of cost and labor systems
• Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Training within the first 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the food and beverage budget, including revenue and expense forecasting, cost controls, and financial reporting
• Design and implement menus that meet the needs, preferences, and dietary restrictions of customers and guests
• Oversee food and beverage ordering, receiving, and inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and optimal pricing
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate food and beverage staff, including chefs, cooks, servers, and bartenders
• Oversee the development and implementation of food and beverage service procedures and standards that ensure high-quality, efficient, and consistent service
• Maintain compliance with all food and safety and sanitation regulations, including training staff on food-safe handling and storage practices
• Collaborate with other departments, including sales, marketing, and operations, to develop and implement promotional campaigns and events that drive food and beverage operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees