Director of Food & Beverage

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for leading the Food & Beverage department, overseeing daily operations, and developing strategies to improve revenue and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in hotel operations, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the hotel industry.

Requirements

• Participation and input towards F&B Marketing activities.
• Entertainment of potential and existing customers
• Preparation of Sales Promotions & Mailings.
• Competitive analysis every six months by calling competition and gathering data such as banquet kits, room rental rates, etc.
• Development and maintenance of all department control procedures.
• Handle all Food & Beverage inquiries and ensure timely follow up on the same business day.
• To co-ordinate with all large group meeting/banquet planners their specific group requirements with the services & facilities offered.
• Supervision of daily paper flow including Proposals, and Function Contracts.
• Maintenance of Hotel policies.
• Directly responsible for large function billings and overseeing medium/small function billings with particular regard to accuracy and timeliness (48 hours)
• Evaluation forms must accompany all.
• Gather for large events, oversee for medium/small events, guaranteed attendance numbers. They are required 3 business days in advance of functions.
• Completion of monthly reports and attendance at weekly meetings.
• To assist in menu planning and pricing.
• Development and maintenance of department manual.
• Supervision of weekly input.
• Be available to Hotel Staff at all times in case of emergency.
• Must have a complete knowledge of Procedures.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan