Assistant Director, Food & Beverage

Iron Oaks at Sun Lakes

Comprised of two interconnected neighborhoods - Ironwood and Oakwood - the community is among the most desirable retirement destinations in the Valley thanks to its combination of mature landscape, diverse amenities, and in-town location. The community features two fabulous clubhouses, 45 holes of golf, fitness, tennis & pickleball, softball, pools, trails, and much more.

Where:
Located in towns of Chandler & Sun Lakes, Arizona

Pay: $82,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annual

New management full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following the first day of full-time employment.

Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (“PTO”) in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.

Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.

All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

The Assistant Food & Beverage (F&B) Director is responsible and accountable for success of F&B outlet(s) through strategic planning, proactive leadership, direction, and support of the F&B team to assure peak performance and excellence for the guest experience. This position reports to the Food & Beverage Director.

• Communicate the core values and mission of Blue Star Resort & Golf (BSRG) to support the achievement of company goals.
• Involved in key development initiatives directly relating to the clubhouse and restaurant plans. Establish goals and processes for measuring sales, revenue, new projects, and business development.
• Provide strategic intelligence to partners and clients regarding F&B outlet(s) initiatives including, but not limited to, vision, business planning, capital expansion, branding, menu/restaurant design, and the creative and conceptual development of new F&B experiences.
• Ensure a consistent set of superior standards of food service and quality are meeting or exceeding employee and guest expectations at all facilities.
• Maintain effective communication between all members regarding F&B outlet(s) operations, safety, and employee concerns. Model motivation to inspire all team members.
• Coordinate with F&B Director and Club General Manager to create budget and goals for measuring sales, revenue, new projects, and business development.
• Monitor the performance of F&B outlet(s) operations to determine whether strategies require adjustment to positively impact revenues and cost controls.
• Oversee cost of goods, labor, and general expenses of F&B outlet(s).
• Create operational reports as requested.
• Hire, coach and hold all Managers/Supervisors accountable.
• Scheduling of all staff and Managers/Supervisors.
• Ensure daily restaurant operations.
• Propel service standards and training procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be role model and able to live our Blue Star core values:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Teamwork
  • Competitive Spirit

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Three to five years’ related experience in a hospitality field preferred.
• Two to five years’ experience supervising a team of managers or other supervisory role preferred.
• Current Food Handlers Card and TIPS® Certification (Training for Intervention Procedures).
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Knowledge of restaurant database software a plus.
• Knowledgeable about county regulations.
• Ability to understand and implement BSRG dining standards.
• Knowledgeable about financial forecasting and budgets with ability to create and maintain effective financial accountability to the company and ownership.
• Ability to read, analyze, and…