Director of Food and Beverage

Hyatt•Encinitas, CA

About The Position

Wee to the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a defining and iconic beachfront resort located in North County, San Diego. To the discerning traveler, we are the quintessential Southern California beachfront destination that delivers authentic and one-of-a-kind personalized experiences in a world-class, barefoot luxury setting. Just 28 miles north of San Diego International Airport, we are fortunate to be central to one of California's most iconic coastal towns. Both historic and breathtaking, Encinitas is a unique setting among a group of beach enclaves that dot California's Coast Highway 101. The vibe is refreshingly unpretentious, artsy and chill, and a place w the local residents take a balanced, holistic approach to the good life. Whether riding the consistent ocean waves, biking along the dramatic coastline, swimming and bodysurfing, practicing yoga or just relaxing, reflecting and toasting with a glass of wine, it's an enviable lifestyle that echoes the essence of our distinctive relaxed luxury experience. Alila Marea's guestroom design was inspired by the natural elements of the coastline, featuring wood, stone, and sophisticated lines resulting in a stylish yet understated environment showcasing the amazing coastal views outside nearly every guestroom. With 114 spacious guestrooms, 10 junior suites, four premier suites, and two presidential suites, t is a guestroom for every journey. True to the pillars of Alila, our restaurant will feature the finest local and sustainably sourced ingredients. The modern cuisine will represent the cultural influences of San Diego and its various landscapes. Our award-winning Executive Chef is a San Diego native and is inspired by the region and the ocean that surrounds the hotel. The hotel will also have a robust banquet and catering operation with over 7,600 sq' of indoor function space, and 12,000 sq' of outdoor event space including an ocean front bluff! Service will be authentic and local, sophisticated and unscripted, with the intent of anticipating guest needs both spoken and unspoken. We're looking for professionals who can quickly perpetuate a culture that embraces great design and superlative service. We want people who have a passion for exceptional hotel service, and who best express that belief in an atmosp of spontaneity and authenticity. At Alila Hotels, a Hyatt Hotels brand, we believe our guests select us because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the property's Leadership Committee, the Director of Food & Beverage is a highly visible role with exposure to senior and corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager. The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for overseeing and directing Banquets, Restaurants, In-Room Dining, Lounges, Stewarding, and any other Food or Beverage related areas operated by Hyatt. The salary range for this position is $106,800 to $136,000. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on number of factors including experience, qualifications and education.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
6 years or more of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience (typically with Hyatt)
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
At least 5 year's experience in a senior role in a food and beverage environment
Proven leadership skills
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effectivemunicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbalmunication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellentanizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Experience implementing new F&B concepts

Nice To Haves

With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset

Responsibilities

Responsibility for short-term and long-term planning and management of the Food and Beverage operations in the front and back of the house
Develop and rmend annual/quarterly budgets, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Leadership Committee
Implement and maintain F&B sales/marketing programs
Direct and oversee development of colleagues
Hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews
Direct the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operation
Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service
Resolve customerplaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality
Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction
Exercise quality control for both food and beverage
Maintaining Hyatt standards of service and ensure their implementation
Performing daily walk-through to ensure fullpliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
Maintainmunications with Corporate Staff
Coach and counsel colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
Additional tasks as assigned by management