Director of Food

2 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States Lone Star Court Full time

Lone Star Court is located in Austin, Texas and is a pillar of the community. Our hotel is unique to the city and we are looking for outstanding talent to provide exceptional customer service to our guests. We are part of Valencia Hotel Group, a collection of hotel's are created for today's passionate traveler, each of our hotels are intentionally built to showcase modern design and classic character. We are looking for team members who are ready to be empowered to go above and beyond.

Responsible for managing all aspects of the hotel's culinary program, including menu development and design. Actively engaging the hotel guests and the community in order to build outlet awareness, participating in promotional activities and events. Initiates activities that drive food and beverage revenue while maintaining costs according to budget.

Job Summary:

Responsible for of all aspects of Food and Beverage operations. Develop and lead a team consistently deliver the highest standards of customer service, actively holding team members accountable to SOP's and expectations, reviewing financial statements to ensure proper financial management, daily engaging on service and procedural issues to ensure ideal results in all aspects of the department. Responsible for all aspect of cost of F&B, including invoices coding, report labor, employee's tips distribution and marketing programs.

Shift requirements:

This is a salary position. Salary $80 -85K based on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities Director of Food & Beverage:

This is a position with dual responsibilities that require the Applicant for the position to be I charge to Kitchen and front of the house operation,
Relentlessly train and motivate culinary / Front of the House staff.
Maintain budgeted revenue goals, food costs, labor cost and productivity.
Develop all menus for hotel, including outlet breakfast, lunch dinner, dessert menus, in room dining, banquets/catering and bar.
Maintain a menu matrix of all menu items, providing to all front of house staff.
Schedule culinary, Banquet, room service, mini-bar and Bar staff ensure labor expenses are maintained according to budget and forecast.
Participate in off property culinary events to promote awareness of hotel outlets.
Participate in media opportunities, including live/recorded TV appearances and complete interviews for print articles.
Initiate food and beverage promotions and see them through to completion, working with the Director of Sales and Marketing and the hotel's PR entity.
Manage the presence of the hotel's Food and Beverage outlets in the social media realm, maintaining a positive presence.
Visit tables and maintain an active presence on the dining room floor as appropriate.
Ensure all standards are adhered to in the presentation of outlet service, with servers actively hitting all potential point of upselling service such as appetizers, dessert, wine, etc.
Ensure ticket times are managed to the benefit of the guest experience.
Thoroughly review all BEO's, communicating effectively to the culinary team and ensuring all banquet and catering meals are carried out flawlessly.
Investigate and resolve any service issues properly addressing both internally recovering the guest as appropriate.
Maintain a safe, clean operating environment, ensuring compliance to all local health codes and regulations.
Be on call 24/7 for any emergency situations that may arise.
Be available to do Manager on Duty weekends as required.
Any other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrates commitment to Valencia Group Hospitality operating principles, SOP and philosophies.
Meet corporate standards, reporting and ensure department head meet deadlines.
Holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
Addresses conflict in a timely manner.
Contributes to team results.
Deals with change effectively.
Makes decisions, including employees/team and commits to a course of action with available information.
Develop an understanding of all VGSOP's and LSOP's pertaining to Culinary Operations, those impacted by Culinary Operations, and and VGSOP's and LSOP's pertaining to the hotel, effectively adhering to and/or putting those policies into practice.

Physical Requirements:

Standing/Walking: Constantly: Meeting Rooms and walking outlets throughout shift, tile, carpet, kitchen
Crouching (bend at knees): Frequently. When getting supplies from cabinets, picking things up from the floor, and loading
the printer with computer paper.
Stooping (bend at waist):
Twisting (knees/waist/neck): Constantly. When working with several people at once; watching for guests; retrieving material.
Reaching (overhead/extension): Constantly.
Handling/Grasping: Constantly. Handling glasses, plates, bus trays, telephones, folios, files, fares, supplies, keyboards, grasping pens,
and credit cards
Pushing/Pulling: Average weight frequently 5 lbs. Maximum weight occasionally 20 lbs.
Lifting/Carrying: Average weight frequently 5 lbs. Maximum weight occasionally 20 lbs.
Operating Machinery: Dishwasher, ovens, grills
Working in a Kitchen Environment: cutting with knives
Leadership Skills

Demonstrates commitment to Valencia Group Hospitality operating principles and philosophies.
Holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
Addresses conflict in a timely manner.
Contributes to team results.
Deals with change, new initiatives and marketing programs effectively.
Makes decisions, including employees/team and commits to a course of action with available information.

Relationship Skills

Work well with others, maintain interdepartmental communication and report to GM any issues that may affect the overall hotel operation.
Understand importance of teamwork and healthy feedback.
Be able to communicate with team well and value their approach and find best action plan to execute team effort task.
Be able to explain, train and guide team members in a manner that is well explained.

Qualifications

  • VAC Director

    7 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time

    Job Posting Title:VAC Director—-Hiring Department:Department of Art and Art History—-Position Open To:All Applicants—-Weekly Scheduled Hours:40—-FLSA Status:Exempt—-Earliest Start Date:Immediately—-Position Duration:Expected to Continue—-Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS—-Job Details:General Notes The VAC is a 13,000 square-foot gallery situated in...

  • Food & Beverage Summer Intern

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Free Internship Account Full time

    \r\t \r\r\tCompany Description\r\t\r\tWhy work for Accor?\r\t\r\tWe are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore...

  • Professor – Mexican American and Latina/o Studies and Director – Latino Research Institute

    2 months ago

    Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time

    The Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies and the Latino Research Institute at The University of Texas at Austin invite applications for a tenured Professor who will also serve as the next director of the Latino Research Institute to begin Fall or Spring of academic year We seek a social scientist with a record of research in the...

  • Director, Company Farm Operations

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Vital Farms Full time

    Finding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy, so we're here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you'll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative...

  • Associate Director of Access and Equal Opportunity

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time

    Job Posting Title:Associate Director of Access and Equal Opportunity—-Hiring Department:Office for Inclusion and Equity—-Position Open To:All Applicants—-Weekly Scheduled Hours:40—-FLSA Status:Exempt—-Earliest Start Date:Jan 29, 2024—-Position Duration:Expected to Continue—-Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS—-Job Details:Purpose:Under the general...

  • Restaurant Equipment Maintenance Technician

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Cabo Bobs LLC Full time

    Benefits:Free food & snacksFree uniformsPaid time offHealth insuranceWe are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team at Cabo Bob's. You will work closely with the Maintenance Director to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of our facilities.BENEFITS:Free foodPotential for promotions (We want you to stick around)Free uniformsShoes every...

  • Program Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Office Of The Inspector General For Tax Administration Full time

    The following are the duties of this position at the GS-11. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.Provide analytical support to the SAC/Director of a Field or Headquarters Division, on a variety of technical and management...

  • Community Banking Representative

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States FRONTIER BANK OF TEXAS Full time

    Job descriptionAt Frontier Bank of Texas, we have created a culture of honesty, integrity, loyalty, community, leadership, and respect. When you join Frontier Bank you become part of a family. This tribe is intensely committed to delivering superb customer service and financial sophistication to our communities.To inspire greatness we invest in our people by...

  • Physical Education Teacher and Coach 2024-2025

    1 month ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Trinity Episcopal School of Austin Full time

    Trinity Episcopal School is seeking a full-time Physical Education Teacher and Girls' Volleyball Coach for the school year. Trinity Episcopal School is an inclusive, forward-thinking, faith-based K-8 independent school that meets each student where they are to nurture the whole child's academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Trinity is...

  • Dental Public Health Dentist Job with in Austin, TX

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Lone Star Circle of Care Full time

    OBJECTIVE: Responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care to patients. The Staff Dentist supervises the dental assistants and dental hygienists in the absence of the Dental Director. What we offer: Access to external resources for Loan Repayment Programs (awards can be up to $20k annually).$2k CME/CEU's5 days of Education Paid...

  • Contract Manufacturing Manager

    1 month ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Siete Family Foods Full time

    What do Gordon Ramsey, all the nannies from Nanny 911, and Morpheus from The Matrix, and YOU all have in common? Besides being able to save the world from near-sheer disaster, you and these acclaimed heroes are great mentors and know how to get chip done-hand in hand with your teammates, of course You are the culmination of optimization, organization, and...

  • Assistant Golf Professional Canyons

    1 month ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Omni Hotels & Resorts Full time

    Assistant Golf Professional | CanyonsJob LocationsUS-TX-AustinRequisition ID # of Openings1Category (Portal Searching)Golf Resort OperationsLocationBarton Creek Country Club's success is due to its dedicated, intelligent and self-motivated family of associates who work together to deliver personalized service to the club's members and maintain the company's...

  • Service Technician

    7 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Panasonic Corporation of North America Full time

    This position responds to the customers' needs for service of equipment through maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores and cold storage facilities with assistance/direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.Responsible for performing prescribed,...

  • Sous Chef

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Scratch Restaurants Group Full time

    Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingEmployee discountsHealth insurancePaid time offTuition assistanceWellness resourcesEscape from the Every Day and Discover an Extraordinary Career Experience with Scratch RestaurantsPasta|Bar is a tasting menu with high expectations and ambition. Pasta|Bar aims to capture the spirit and authenticity of fresh, local ingredients...

  • Communications Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time

    Job Posting Title:Communications Coordinator----Hiring Department:Vice President for Student Affairs----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:May 06, 2024----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesThe Division of Student Affairs is the...

  • Caregiver Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm Weekly Pay

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Homewatch CareGivers of Austin Full time

    Benefits:Bonus based on performanceFree food & snacksFree uniformsOpportunity for advancementTuition assistanceWellness resourcesCompany partiesSigning bonusTraining & developmentPay: $16-18 depending on experienceHomewatch CareGivers is seeking in-home Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Personal Care Providers (PCP) in the Austin area. As...

  • Caregiver Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm Weekly Pay

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Homewatch CareGivers of Austin Full time

    Benefits:Bonus based on performanceFree food & snacksFree uniformsOpportunity for advancementTuition assistanceWellness resourcesCompany partiesFlexible scheduleSigning bonusPay: $16-18 depending on experienceHomewatch CareGivers is seeking in-home Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Personal Care Providers (PCP) in the Austin area. As part of...

  • Experienced Preschool Teacher

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Primrose School of Austin at Mueller Full time

    Benefits:Health insurancePaid time offProfit sharingAs an Experienced Preschool Teacher at Primrose School of Austin at Mueller, you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them.We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher to plan and implement an ongoing program of activities that promote each child's social,...

  • area supervisor

    4 weeks ago

    Austin, Texas, United States BrightSpring Health Services Full time

    AREA SUPERVISORJob LocationsUS-TX-AUSTINID Line of BusinessResCare Community LivingPosition TypeFull-TimePay MinUSD $47,840.00/Yr.Pay MaxUSD $47,840.00/Yr.Our CompanyResCare Community LivingOverviewOperations Management focuses on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is managing and developing staff...

  • Mitigation Cleaning Technician Restoration

    6 days ago

    Austin, Texas, United States Paul Davis Restoration of North South Austin Full time

    Benefits:Dental insuranceFree food & snacksFree uniformsHealth insuranceWhat does a Cleaning/ Mitigation Technician with Paul Davis do? Serve others within your community in their time of need Make a difference for others that have had a disaster strike their property Work hard and take pride in completing projects (i.e. mitigating flood and fire damage) Be...