Beverage Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field; alternatively, a 4-year college degree and at least 3 years of related experience, or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Windows, company-approved spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, and liquor laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and guests at all levels.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle and resolve problems and evaluate complex information from various sources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Long hours may sometimes be required.
• Medium physical work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all food and beverage personnel and respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
• Prepare the food and beverage budget, monitor performance against it, and conduct follow-up and forecasting.
• Monitor industry trends and take appropriate action to maintain competitive and profitable operations.
• Work with Executive Committee members and keep them informed of food and beverage issues; keep the immediate supervisor informed of problems requiring attention.
• Coordinate and monitor loss prevention in the food and beverage department.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Organize and conduct regular department meetings.
• Monitor service and product quality; cooperate in menu planning and preparation.
• Ensure timely purchase of food and beverage items within budget.
• Oversee employee cafeteria operations.
• Ensure compliance with local liquor laws, health and sanitation regulations, and departmental SOPs.
• Train department heads on SOPs, report preparation, and technical job tasks; attend or conduct departmental and hotel training.
• Interview candidates for front-of-house food and beverage positions and follow hiring approval standards.
• Conduct or attend required meetings, including pre-convention and post-convention meetings.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction and maintain a warm, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Attend required hotel meetings and trainings and participate in Manager on Duty coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance, high standards of personal appearance and grooming, and compliance with hotel standards and regulations.
• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementing solutions.
• Anticipate, prevent, identify, and solve problems; evaluate complex information to meet objectives and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty, personal, medical, and military leave in accordance with applicable law