Food & Beverage Director - KP

Food & Beverage Director - Destination KP

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LOCATION: Kings Park, NY
DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage
REPORTS TO: General Manager
STATUS: Full-Time (Exempt)

The Food & Beverage Director is responsible for concessions and catering operations, inventory management, product ordering, training and developing team members, budget management, and achieving margin KPIs. This position delivers an exceptional food and beverage experience for all park guests and serves as an essential leadership role on the team.

• Develop an annual Food & Beverage strategic plan that includes budget, margin, menu mix, customer experience expectations, and KPIs
• Direct all aspects of the complex's food and beverage operations and strategy
• Provide strategic quality control for all product inventory management processes
• Provide strategic direction and input in all food & beverage marketing initiatives that focus on driving sales
• Provide strategic oversight of Concessions Team Member training processes
• Effectively train and develop all alcoholic beverage servers
• Monitor food and alcohol product costs related to menu pricing, margin KPIs, and product sales
• Develop and maintain bar menus that help achieve budget and plan KPIs while enhancing the guest experience at the park
• Use stakeholder feedback to identify operational/service trends and implement strategic initiatives that improve the client/customer experience
• Execute quality control checks for "Guest 1s" service standards, product quality, transaction times, menu accuracy, and health inspection compliance
• Collaborate with applicable departments to maximize sales, ensure operational alignment, provide support, retain clients, and continuously improve the guest experience
• Serve on the facility's leadership team
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) when scheduled
• Additional duties as assigned by the General Manager

• Proven success of effective management strategy and performance in a high-volume concessions, bar, and catering environment
• Excellent knowledge of food cost, pricing, and profit margin food & beverage analysis
• Extensive management, training, and team member development experience
• Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and concessions/bar/catering execution
• Action-oriented personality with a "get it done" attitude and proficiency for efficiency
• Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established KPIs

• Must be at least 21 years old
• 5-7 years of food & beverage management experience (including bar operations and catering)
• 3-5 years of food & beverage budget management experience
• Serv Safe Alcohol and Manager Certifications required (obtainable within 90 days)
• TIPS Certification required (obtainable within 90 days)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong leadership skills
• Detail-oriented and outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and be decisive
• Ability to motivate team members
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks
• Teamwork skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to work extensive hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

• Lift up to 50 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods, squat, stoop, bend, carry, lift, pull, and push
• Operate a computer
• Facility has intermittent noise

$70,000 - $80,000 per year