Director of Food and Beverage

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Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director ofFood and Beverage is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Director of Foodand Beverage is responsible for overseeing and directing Banquets, Restaurants, In-Room Dining, Lounges, Stewarding, and any other Food or Beverage related areas operated by Hyatt.

Duties include:

• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the Food and Beverage operations in the front and back of the house
• Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee
• Implement and maintain F&B sales/marketing programs
• Direct and oversee development of employees
• Hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews
• Direct the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operations
• Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service
• Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality
• Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction
• Exercise quality control for both food and beverage
• Maintaining Hyatt standards of service and ensure their implementation
• Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

The salary range for this position is $137,600 - $213,000. This pay range reflects what Hyatt Regency Chicago reasonably expects to offer for the role; the final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

6 years or more of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience (typically with Hyatt)

With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred

Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

At least 5 years experience in a senior role in a food and beverage environment

Proven leadership skills

Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset

Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line

Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills

Experience implementing new F&B concepts

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