F&B Director

OLIVER HOSPITALITY PAYROLL, LLC•Knoxville, TN

7d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Director provides functional leadership for the restaurant and bars and is directly responsible for all front-of-house operations, catering and group sales, and beverage functions. The role oversees all front-of-house management and staff and works closely with the Executive Chef and property General Manager. The director is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and the financial performance of the entire food and beverage department.

Requirements

At least 4 years of food and beverage management experience.
Excellent communication skills and a strong, innovative mindset.
Complete knowledge of food handling and safety procedures.
Must be eligible to work in the USA.
Able to work on feet for up to 12 hours; the role involves prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 20 pounds, occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, and supervise the team, and oversee food and beverage outlet staff scheduling according to business needs, productivity, and service standards.
Observe and assist with supervision of food and beverage outlet operations, taking action to maintain product presentation and service standards.
Work with the Executive Chef to develop menus and food and beverage marketing strategies.
Work with the Executive Chef to implement new menus and promotions, including holiday and special-event promotions.
Use computer equipment to analyze forecast, cost, and revenue reports and make decisions to maximize profits.
Respond to guest inquiries and complaints, and coordinate special arrangements and requests in food and beverage outlets.
Assist outlet managers in coordinating support-department services, including the physical and operational maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Conduct and/or attend food and beverage administration meetings.
Complete monthly inventory.
Ensure timely completion of function bills.
Supervise weekly payroll input.
Liaise on an ongoing basis with the Sales Department to ensure client needs and requirements are met.