Director of Food and Beverage

Sunriver Resort•Sunriver, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Food and Beverage will provide oversight and management to Banquets, Convention Services, Owls Nest, Starbucks, The Lodge Kitchen and The Backyard Café. They will manage the training of all staff to ensure excellent service standards. The Director of Food and Beverage will assist in maintaining the AAA Four Diamond Standards. The Director of Food and Beverage will always conduct themselves in manner which supports the Core Values of Sunriver Resort: Trust, Open & Honest Communication, Commitment. They shall strive to deliver exceptional service to all internal and external guests at all times. In this role, they are responsible for exemplifying the Sunriver Resort Culture and actively supporting our Vision and Mission to be the destination of choice for our guests, owners, and associates.

Requirements

At least seven years supervisory food and beverage experience required
Knowledge of resort operations
Knowledge of food, beverage, institutional supplies and other resort equipment
Computer literate
Must be 21 years of age or older
Current Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain one within 2 weeks of employment
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Two or four year degree in culinary or hospitality management preferred
At least five years in a resort or high end hotel setting preferred
Prior Four or Five Diamond experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and management of all food & beverage functions.
Leads and supports F&B teams
Prepare forecasts and reports and with the assistance of the Controller, manages the food & beverage budget
Ensures physical atmosphere of all F&B outlets assigned
Oversee the development and execution of new promotions, events, etc.
Participate in monthly staff meetings to include ongoing training topics
Works with culinary to develop new food menus responsive of the local market
Is responsible for all food products served to our guests
Manages established par levels for supplies and equipment
Manages timely completion of performance appraisals
Acts as a resource for Leaders
Develop and implement controls for expense management
Implement strategies to continually improve revenues
Facilitates prompt follow-up to all guest concerns
Implements F&B training programs
Interview, hire and manage department heads
Assists with the oversight of the F&B recruitment process
Promotes high associate morale
Recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of team members
Takes a proactive approach to coaching and counseling
Attends appropriate resort, department and IBU meetings
Maintains a strong knowledge of hospitality trends, especially food & beverage
Develop relationships with food and beverage suppliers
Collaborate with purveyors and vendors to develop new products and manage vendor relationships
Has excellent presentation skills and is comfortable speaking in front of owners, associates and guests
Provide strategic industry insights to Sunriver Resort as it relates to culinary trends, restaurant trends and innovative ideas that position Sunriver Resort as a premiere destination resort
Participating in and contributing to the Advisory team or equivalent in a meaningful and effective way
Utilizes labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs
Manage china inventories, ordering, stocking, etc.
Plays integral role in the development of new menus
Supports the oversight of the culinary function
Complies with Health Department requirements
Maintain a professional appearance and follow all Sunriver Resort’s dress code standards
Remain alert, courteous and helpful to the guests and team members at all time
Comply with all Sunriver Resort’s policies, procedures and safety regulations
Performs other duties and oversite of other departments as assigned