Director of Food & Beverage - Multi Outlet

Donohoe Hospitality Services•Washington, DC

1d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Donohoe Hospitality Services is seeking qualified and experienced professionals for career opportunities. This position effectively manages the day-to-day operations and long-range planning of all F&B outlets, including Banquet and Catering Departments, to ensure guest satisfaction.

Requirements

Previous Managerial Food and Beverage experience.
Local market experience is required.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to work evenings and weekends and business dictates.
Good communication skills.
Be a certified food service handler.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant pre-opening experience is a plus.
Upscale and lifestyle hotel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops menus and wine lists, both content and pricing with the assistance of the Executive Chef.
Aware of daily and weekly specials and the availability of products.
Monitors food cost results and discusses with Executive Chef.
Personally monitor all guest complaints and ensure guest satisfaction.
Generate business by holding promotions within food outlets.
Hold weekly meetings with F&B team.
Regularly check all areas for maintenance requests.
Hire and supervise all F&B employees.
Conduct all performance appraisals for F&B staff.
Purchase and input food inventory into system.
Develop service standards.
Develop new concepts to increase profitability.
Schedule staff to accommodate hotel needs.
Oversee all phases of outlet operations.
Responsible for training and/or overseeing the training of F&B Managers and Supervisors to include but not limited to leadership training, F&B specific training and customer service training.
Train and/or oversee service, food, Hazcom and bloodborne pathogen and life safety training for the F&B staff.
Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.