Director of Food & Beverage
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Food & Beverage to join our team in Montana, United States. As a key member of our leadership team, you will oversee all aspects of our food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for our guests while maximizing profitability and efficiency. Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance food and beverage offerings and increase revenue Lead and mentor a diverse team of food and beverage professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement Oversee menu planning, pricing strategies, and inventory management across all dining outlets Manage departmental budgets, analyze financial performance, and implement cost-control measures Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute promotional initiatives Handle guest complaints and feedback, maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction Stay current with industry trends and implement innovative concepts to keep our offerings fresh and competitive Coordinate with other departments to support special events and catering services Conduct regular quality checks and implement training programs to maintain service standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in food and beverage management, preferably in high-volume, upscale dining environments
- Proven track record of successful team leadership and development
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and cost control
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in food and beverage management software
- In-depth knowledge of food and beverage trends and industry best practices
- Current Food Safety Certification (e.g., ServSafe) and Alcohol Service Certification (e.g., TIPS)
- Demonstrated ability to make decisive decisions and solve complex problems
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to handle high-pressure situations
- Familiarity with labor laws and HR practices in the hospitality industry
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance food and beverage offerings and increase revenue
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of food and beverage professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Oversee menu planning, pricing strategies, and inventory management across all dining outlets
- Manage departmental budgets, analyze financial performance, and implement cost-control measures
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute promotional initiatives
- Handle guest complaints and feedback, maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction
- Stay current with industry trends and implement innovative concepts to keep our offerings fresh and competitive
- Coordinate with other departments to support special events and catering services
- Conduct regular quality checks and implement training programs to maintain service standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
