DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

Compass Group USA Inc•Mountain View, CA

71d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director of Dining & Beverage Services is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to enhance the food and beverage experience. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining & Beverage Services. The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost-effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all food and beverage service-related activities; including care (beverage, cafeteria, coffee and juice bars etc), quality improvement, sanitation control, and all client-related activities.

Requirements

Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
ServSafe Certified

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
Experience working in a unionized environment
Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable

Responsibilities

Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Dining and Beverage Departments
Collaborates with the Site Leader on budgeting and forecasting
Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc
Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
Ensure adherence to client KPIs and quality standards
Handle guest feedback, complaints, and special requests in a timely manner
Analyze sales data, food costs, labor costs, and metrics to drive efficiency
Support Quality Assurance operations and initiatives
Conduct regular audits, inspections, and quality control assessments, in coordination with culinary teams
Manage repair and maintenance vendor relationships
Drive menu innovation, sustainability initiatives, and experiential dining concepts.
Partner with culinary and marketing teams to develop seasonal offerings and special events
Oversee durables control, purchasing, and cost-effective procurement practices
Design executive presentations to communicate performance, trends, and strategic insights
Other duties as assigned