Director of Food and Beverage

5005 Glumack Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55450
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Managed by Graves Hospitality

Hotel with 291 Rooms
Modern Hotel With Unrivaled Convenience at Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport

Compensation:
Starting at $95,000 per year plus bonus

The Food & Beverage Director provides direction, planning and leadership to the Food & Beverage operations while maximizing productivity and profitability and meeting growth objectives.

• We are seeking an experienced individual with excellent leadership abilities who can skillfully and responsibly manage our Food & Beverage division in accordance with the standards of Graves Hospitality.
• Oversee food & beverage outlets and banquet department developing positive morale and superior service.
• Meet established objectives by working with staff to plan short / long term goals; identify problems and implement solutions; and establish policies and procedures.
• Develop, execute and revise policies and procedures to achieve profit and volume objectives.
• Develop annual budgets, and maintain controls on financials, including labor costs, to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Assure that cash, cash equivalents and assets are safeguarded from loss, theft or misappropriation.
• Collaborate and align divisional strategies with property-wide strategies.
• Possess ongoing knowledge about food and beverage trends, service equipment and production practices.
• Ensure the proper preparation and service of food and beverages to the satisfaction of guest, following all health and safety standards.
• Ensure that self and all team members are trained for responsible alcohol service, safe food handling, etc.
• Review employees' challenges referred from the supervisory staff and follows up as needed. Handle disciplinary problems and counsel employees according to hotel standards.
• Create and develop menu prices, beverage lists and prices.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls within the department.
• Purchasing authority for all F & B cost items.
• Oversee the proper use of food and supplies to meet budgetary guidelines.

4-year degree in Food & Beverage Management or related field with 7 years comparable director level experience at an upscale hotel; or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.

• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Windows
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Advanced strategic planning skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Strong negotiation skills

• Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene
• Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to serve both internal and external customers
• Ability to manage departmental budgets and control labor and expenses
• Ability to develop and implement standard operating procedures
• Ability to augment and implement business plans
• Ability to identify qualified personnel and provide leadership to develop and direct staff while maximizing performance

Apply now to join our team at the Inter Continental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, the only hotel at MSP International Airport.