Director of Food and Beverage

Overview

We are a hotel management company that values proactive, hands-on leadership and team-first culture. We pride ourselves on professionalism, integrity, and honesty while delivering world-class hospitality. We are seeking talented individuals to join Commonwealth Lodging.

The Director of Food and Beverage will direct and organize the total operations of the food and beverage division to include quality preparation, prompt and courteous service, efficient administration, and profitability in all outlets.

Qualifications,

Education & Experience:

• 2 years of experience as a Director of Food & Beverage at a property with multiple outlets
• Experience implementing SOPs and standards around service and quality of food
• Understanding of revenues and financials, including P&L
• Proven ability to develop leaders and motivate a team
• Flexibility with respect to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lift and squat for extended periods of time
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Business Administration, Finance or related major preferred or the equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity within a hotel environment
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet hotel needs that include nights, weekends & holidays and be on-call as needed as the hotel operates 24 hours per day
• Computer literate with solid command of Microsoft Office applications & brand systems
• Energetic, self-motivated leader with a strong work ethic
• Maintain an open-door policy
• Previous training in liquor, wine and food service

• Plan, direct and organize the activities of the Food & Beverage departments to maintain high standards of quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service
• Coordinate efforts of the food and beverage departments with Catering/Sales and Rooms to ensure proper staffing levels for maximum profitability without sacrificing service
• Establish, direct and review performance standards in food preparation, purchasing and production to ensure effective, coordinated efforts
• Ensure proper staffing procedures to optimize payroll productivity while maintaining standards
• Develop, institute, and coordinate promotional and operational efforts to maximize sales
• Handle or assist with guest-related complaints and follow up on those complaints
• Establish, direct and review liquor procedures to ensure security, accountability, presentation, and service quality
• Interview, train, supervise, counsel, schedule and evaluate staff
• Assist in handling emergencies to protect guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems
• Abide by Commonwealth Lodging policies and procedures, including Brand and Hotel policies
• Other duties as assigned
• This job description provides a general overview of expectations for the position.

Work environment:
Sales office, banquet rooms, and all areas of the hotel with variable temperature conditions and noise levels, indoors and outdoors. Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year.

• Seniority level
  :
  Director
• Employment type
  :
  Full-time
• Job function
  :
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
  :
  Hospitality

Oxford, MS

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