F&B Director
About The Position
Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a service-oriented Director of Food & Beverage to lead the Food & Beverage Department. The role is responsible for departmental financial performance, guest satisfaction, brand standards, restaurant and bar operations, and property-wide banquet and catering operations. The Director oversees staff and the Executive Chef, collaborates with Sales on sales and marketing strategies, and maintains the department’s physical assets through capital planning. The position also includes hiring, training, performance management, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, labor, and sanitation requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food & Beverage.
- Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness certifications, if applicable.
- Knowledge of alcohol-serving practices and standards.
- Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and local health and sanitation laws and regulations.
- Experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring restaurant, bar, and culinary talent.
- Experience managing restaurants and bars as an Assistant General Manager or higher.
- Passion for and understanding of the restaurant and bar industry, with a proven track record of success.
Nice To Haves
- Post-high-school education.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Restaurant Management, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Manage budgeted revenues and expenses and improve Food & Beverage Department profitability.
- Monitor cost-control budgets, focusing on inventory, sales, and payroll costs.
- Increase guest satisfaction by delivering outstanding products and service.
- Understand and execute brand directives for strategic partners.
- Comply with brand-directed menus and programs.
- Direct daily staff activities and assignments, ensure appropriate coverage, develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals, and prioritize work.
- Supervise the Executive Chef to ensure excellent food quality and presentation.
- Oversee property-wide banquet and catering options.
- Partner with the Sales Department to review Food & Beverage minimums and selling guidelines.
- Collaborate with the Director of Sales on sales and marketing strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all Food & Beverage brand standards.
- Lead banquet operations, including managerial and captain oversight.
- Review and approve menus and pricing for restaurant outlets and banquet and catering operations.
- Evaluate food products and front-of-house employee performance, and develop products consistent with the property's market position.
- Develop selection and pricing strategies for liquor and wine and supervise procurement.
- Maintain the physical asset through capital planning as part of the budget process.
- Follow health and safety regulations.
- Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; and address complaints and solve problems.
Benefits
- Daily Pay
- Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all associates starting day one
- Multiple health insurance options
- Life insurance options
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for eligible associates in accordance with company policy
- Holiday pay
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more through Schulte Savings Marketplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
