Director of Food + Beverage

Morley Moss, Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

6h • $90,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food + Beverage Director reports directly to the General Manager. It is critical the person in this position is tactical and strategic; if someone prefers to “see the forest” and not “plant the trees” then this is not the role for them. All leaders of Aparium are required to get down and dirty to unearth existing needs and personally ensure what needs to be fixed is repaired. We are a young company that is in hyper-growth, so having the ability to be a soldier is as critical as being a general. The Food + Beverage Director will lead with the planning, execution and growth of the hotel’s food and beverage program. The Food + Beverage Director wears many different hats throughout the day. They will lead their team of managers and line staff by example while spending the much of your day engaging with your associates and guests during peak service. We encourage our leaders to inspire, encourage and challenge each other to be their best. A large degree of self-motivation is needed to drive your business; continuously looking for ways to drive new and repeat guests and improving your products and service with profit in mind. As a leader within Aparium Hotel Group you will work with a phenomenal group of peers who insist that you are collaborative, humble, experienced and open-minded – no egos are allowed.

Requirements

• Minimum of (5) five years of hospitality management, with a mix of restaurant and hotel food and beverage experience
• Minimum of (2) two years serving as a department head
• Bachelor’s degree in related field of Hospitality Management or equivalent work experience
• Adaptable interpersonal skills to communicate and address all associate levels of the hotel
• Professional proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication
• Must have Food Safety or TIPS certification when applicable to the location
• Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs to transport food, beverage and dishware
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time to serve guests
• Ability to work in a dog-friendly environment

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical direction to all aspects of the Food + Beverage operations including restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, private bar and amenities
• Actively recruit, hire, train, coach and motivate managers and associates to become the best hospitality professionals they can be
• Actively engage with the service of all meal periods during your working day to create and maintain a culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Acts as an ambassador for the hotel and own the follow up and follow through for any guest missed opportunities
• Participate in annual budgeting process; establish goals based on proforma, competitive set, current performance trends and all other information available
• Develop a strategic management plan, apply grit and relentless follow through to achieve budget
• Critically evaluate ongoing business performance, letting numbers, facts and experience-based intuition guide the evolution of your management plan to achieve forecasts and/or budget
• Use critical thinking, analysis and knowledge of the competition and market to creatively adapt and deliver on hotel and food and beverage concept DNA – proactively communicating with HQ key stakeholders to understand history, seek input and gain approval
• Develop and execute on your food and beverage marketing plan that utilizes the marketing resources around you and includes grassroots marketing efforts that you and your team will own
• Identify root causes to service issues and take action to sustainably correct them
• Maintain and apply expert knowledge of all food and beverage items offered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service
• Collaborate with Lifestyle, Sales and Culinary leaders to create, plan, and execute amazing events and functions to bring our brand of translocal hospitality to life
• Observe daily conditions of all physical facilities and equipment; following up on corrections and improvements as needed
• Review, spot check and approve all food and beverage inventories and invoices
• Provide critical feedback to and collaborate with Aparium HQ on improving the tools, processes and support of your operation
• Manage, co-create and implement initiatives related to Food + Beverage areas
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Performance Based Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Discounted pet insurance available through ASPCA
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager