Executive Director

KW Property Management Careers•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Executive Director of F&B Summary/Objective As the key employee liaison between the client and KWPM services, the Executive Director of F&B must perform the job duties with a view toward projecting a professional and competent image. The primary responsibility is to oversee the entire Food & Beverage operations throughout the company’s high-profile properties. Being the “public face” of these operations with a hands-on approach and an understanding member and staff engagement is critical to success in this position. . KWPM Culture As a team member of KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, you are expected to understand and support the mission statement of the company and practice our GREAT values every day. These values include but are not limited to greeting and smiling; showing respect with name recognition and eye contact; accepting the empowerment to exceed everyone's expectations and showing enthusiasm for your position and duties; being accountable to show a positive attitude and accountable for your actions; and be trustworthy in your duties and transparent in everything you do. These are our GREAT values and part of your work practices and expected as part of your daily activities while working at KW Property Management and Consulting. Duties and Essential Functions Overall understanding of Front of House and Back of House operations. Develop business plan for F&B services of KWPMC and oversee execution of goals and objectives Creating menus, food preparation and service, cocktails and beverages, beer, and wine. Developing pricing strategies and ensuring that all food and beverage offerings are consistent with the company's brand. Develop and monitor the F&B budget and procedures to provide direction and controls for food and beverage operations. Responsible for analyzing sales and financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improving profitability. This includes monitoring food and beverage costs, revenue, and expenses, and making recommendations for cost reduction and revenue enhancement. Managing and overseeing onsite team of food and beverage managers, ensuring that they are properly trained, motivated and equipped to meet the company's goals and objectives. Have a passion and aptitude for teaching and training all food service personnel. Ensuring compliance that all food and beverage operations comply with food safety and regulatory requirements. Developing and maintaining relationships with key vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring that all vendor relationships are in line with the company's goals and objectives. Meeting with property board members and committee members to discuss strategies, review financial performance of F&B operations, and discuss talent management Work collaboratively with KWPMC hospitality team to ensure highest quality of service provided to clients Ensuring that guests have exceptional food and beverage experiences in all properties within the region. This includes monitoring guest feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance the guest experience. Maintaining professional relationships with board members and clients and conducting presentations to promote the company brand. Create F&B product and service offerings for new clients Participate and attend business presentations to share F&B services Work with technology team to identify global POS for F&B Supervisory Responsibility This position will not have any direct reports. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 20 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This position is exempt (salaried) and full-time.â¯ Days and hours of work will be determined based on the business needs of the property.â¯ Weekend coverage may be required. Travel There will be travel to KWPMC properties throughout Florida and local meetings. Required Education and Experience Preferred Education; Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or related field 10 years in Food & Beverage Management Experience in hospitality industry, such as hotels and resorts Proven food and beverage management experience Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently. Mastery in delegating multiple tasks Communication and leadership skills Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets Guest-oriented and service-minded Prior experience in a related position. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Receipt and Acknowledgement The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills necessary for this position. Specific responsibilities, duties and/or skills may change at any time. Receipt of the position description does not imply or create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand this document Print Employee Name_________________________________________________________

Requirements

10 years in Food & Beverage Management
Experience in hospitality industry, such as hotels and resorts
Proven food and beverage management experience
Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
Mastery in delegating multiple tasks
Communication and leadership skills
Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices
Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
Guest-oriented and service-minded
Prior experience in a related position.

Nice To Haves

Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or related field

Responsibilities

Overall understanding of Front of House and Back of House operations.
Develop business plan for F&B services of KWPMC and oversee execution of goals and objectives
Creating menus, food preparation and service, cocktails and beverages, beer, and wine.
Developing pricing strategies and ensuring that all food and beverage offerings are consistent with the company's brand.
Develop and monitor the F&B budget and procedures to provide direction and controls for food and beverage operations.
Responsible for analyzing sales and financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improving profitability. This includes monitoring food and beverage costs, revenue, and expenses, and making recommendations for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
Managing and overseeing onsite team of food and beverage managers, ensuring that they are properly trained, motivated and equipped to meet the company's goals and objectives.
Have a passion and aptitude for teaching and training all food service personnel.
Ensuring compliance that all food and beverage operations comply with food safety and regulatory requirements.
Developing and maintaining relationships with key vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring that all vendor relationships are in line with the company's goals and objectives.
Meeting with property board members and committee members to discuss strategies, review financial performance of F&B operations, and discuss talent management
Work collaboratively with KWPMC hospitality team to ensure highest quality of service provided to clients
Ensuring that guests have exceptional food and beverage experiences in all properties within the region. This includes monitoring guest feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance the guest experience.
Maintaining professional relationships with board members and clients and conducting presentations to promote the company brand.
Create F&B product and service offerings for new clients
Participate and attend business presentations to share F&B services
Work with technology team to identify global POS for F&B