F&B Director
About The Position
Join the newly rebranded Sonesta Miami Airport Team! Our 308 room, full-service hotel is centrally located minutes from Miami International Airport and close to major city attractions. We offer a 24-hour fitness center, business center, Marketplace, Roof Top Pool, 1 dining outlet , 3,500 sq feet of meeting space, and free shuttle service to and from the airport. The F&B Director is responsible for directing and managing the Food and Beverage function within the property and is responsible for maintaining the Food and Beverage quality and service standards as well as driving profits. The F&B Director sets the tone for Sonesta’s Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team.
Requirements
- Has extensive experience with the concepts and principles of one or more related fields or departments.
- Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
- Supervision is often provided through a team of subordinate managers.
- Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management.
- Establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.
- Must have 7-10 years’ experience in the management of Food and Beverage operations.
- Culinary, sales and service background are required, including prior management experience.
- Experience in several F&B departments is required.
- Must be able obtain and maintain any required licenses, certificates and permits.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to foster teamwork.
- Ability to develop and mentor others.
- Decision-making skills.
- Problem management.
- Management skills.
- Oral communication skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements strategies for ensuring that the organization's food and beverage programs meets the needs of the organization's customers.
- Develops organizational food preparation and food safety standards and implements standards across corporate locations.
- Ensures that staff members are appropriately educated on the organization and its food and beverage offerings.
- Oversees planning and execution of banquets, catering, or other special events.
- Monitors food or labor costs, selects and maintains relationships with vendors, and negotiates bulk or volume discounts.
- Ensures that all sanitation, health and safety, and alcohol awareness regulations are met in regards to food, equipment, and supplies.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Various Employee Perks and Discounts
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
