Director of Food & Beverage - Full-time / Part-time

Position Description

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Sets expectations and holds food and beverage leadership team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors.
• Develops, reviews and manages the financial reports and statements
• Monitors the departmenta??s actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded and opportunities are identified and addressed.
• Makes recommendations for CAPEX funding of food and beverage equipment and renovations in accordance with brand business strategy.
• Ensures cash control and liquor control policies are in place in food & beverage areas and followed by all related employees.
• Focuses on maintaining profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction.
• Identifies opportunities to increase profits and create value by challenging existing processes, encouraging innovation and driving necessary change.
• Remain aware of market trends and introduces new food and beverage products to meet or exceed customer expectations, generate increased revenue and ensure a competitive position in the market.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Coaches and supports food & beverage leadership team to effectively manage wages, food & beverage cost and controllable expenses (e.g., restaurant supplies, uniforms, etc.).

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years direct related experience as a Food & Beverage Director
• Must possess exceptional knowledge and direct experience with Food & Beverage financials; inventories; P&L statements; payroll management; CAPEX planning.
• Must possess superior food knowledge; prior experience with menu creation and planning, costing, and development of banquet menus are all required.
• Prior experience with beverage program development including wine, liquor, beer selections; must have experience in creating specialty beverage menus.
• Prior experience in development of training plans, must be able to write and continuously review all F&B departmental SOP's
• Prior experience leading a team of leaders is required; must be able to select and develop talent in order to produce and retain a results-driven, quality focused team of F&B leaders.
• Must be fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must possess superior computer proficiency to include various property management systems, MICROS, Open Table, MS Office, HotSOS, etc.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be physically able to meet the demands of the position including: standing/walking for extended periods of time while working; lift/carry/push/pull (+/-) 25 lbs.

Brand
Radisson BluWe are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class. Our locations are drug-free and pre-employment drug tests are required. Background checks are also required before employment begins. We participate in E-Verify and those who are ineligible to work in the United States will not be considered.