Chef & B Manager

SMI Hotel Group, a growing hotel management company with upscale, full-service hotels in Virginia and Texas, is looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic Chef & B Manager the Four Points by Sheraton Richmond Airport.

The Chef & B Manager will oversee and direct all food and beverage operations in a hotel that offers over 10,000 sq. ft. of banquet space and a full service restaurant and bar, while maintaining a profitable F&B Department and high quality product and service levels.

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Basic Life insurance - 100% company paid
• Short-term and Long-term insurance - 100% company paid
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance - 100% company paid
• Paid Time Off 
• 401K plan with company match 
• Hotel discounts 
• Paid holidays 

Responsibilities:

• Promote sales and control costs, to ensure maximum departmental profit is achieved.
• Maintain inventory control procedures for all food, beverage, china, glass, silver and other supplies.
• Maintain highest levels of sanitation, complying with all company and Health Department regulations.
• During peak service hours maintain presence in front of house to guarantee quality guest experiences.
• Directly oversee menu design and concepts including a la carte, buffets, Room Service and Banquets to ensure excellent quality and presentation of all food.
• Responsible for evaluation, selection and pricing strategy of all food products, liquors and wines, and supervision of their procurement.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor, wine and beer brands available in the restaurant, bar, room service and banquets.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure that the best candidates are in place, and that all employees receive proper training, timely feedback and meaningful Performance Reviews.
• Develop and implement formal training plans and conduct on the job training sessions for Restaurant, Room Service, Banquets, and Culinary staff.
• Meet or exceed company goals for Guest Service scores, as measured by the brand.
• Work with Sales and Events Team to ensure client satisfaction at all events

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years previous hotel experience, as a F&B manager.
• Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&L's.
• Culinary or cooking experience a plus, food ordering and inventory knowledge mandatory.
• Ability to lead a team, establish service standards and positively influence employee behavior.
• Must have Serve Safe Food Handling and TIPS certification, or willing to obtain certification upon hire.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.