Director of Food and Beverage Operations

Job Title: Director of Food and Beverage Operations

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Food and Beverage Operations to join our team at Azul Hospitality. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the food and beverage operations of our resort, ensuring high standards of quality, service, and merchandising to maximize profits.

Key Responsibilities:

* Plan and direct the functions of the food and beverage outlets to meet the daily operation needs.
* Responsible for short and long-term planning of all outlets, including restaurants, bars, and in-room dining.
* Monitor industry trends and take appropriate action to maintain a competitive and profitable operation.
* Prepare the food and beverage budget and monitor department performance accordingly.
* Maintain consistent communication with vendors and suppliers for timely rollout of seasonal food options.
* Participate in department monthly/quarterly/annual inventories and prepare and submit inventory reports to accounting in a timely manner.
* Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment.
* Develop, implement, and monitor schedules for the operation of restaurants, bars, and in-room dining teams to achieve profitable results.
* Collaborate with the culinary team to create menus designed to attract a predetermined customer market.
* Consult with the sales manager and banquets team on an ongoing basis, as well as with other departments as necessary.
* Manage the payroll and time & attendance for the food and beverage staff.
* Implement effective control of food, beverage, and labor costs among departments.
* Establish and achieve predetermined profit objectives and desired quality standards of food, service, cleanliness, merchandising, and promotion.
* Conduct orders of food and beverage supplies.
* Stay up to date on brand requirements and changes to the restaurant.
* Responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensuring consistency in food delivery and standards.
* Ensure attendance at all mandatory meetings.
* Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and staff satisfaction results.
* Responsible for maintaining high energy, positive attitude, and professional appearance.

Requirements:

* 3-5 years of food and beverage operation experience required.
* 3-5 years of management experience required.
* Culinary, sales, and service background required.
* Must be at least 21 years of age to serve alcohol.
* Safe Server Alcohol & Food Handlers certification required.
* Ability to provide and maintain a valid driver's license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.

Working Conditions:

* Environmental conditions are inside, a job is considered inside if staff spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside.
* Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possible for one (1) hour or more.
* Must be able to sit at a desk for up to four (4) hours per day.
* Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day.
* Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four (4) hours in length.
* Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
* Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
* Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. as needed.
* Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
* Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
* Hearing, smelling, tasting, and visual ability to observe and distinguish product quality and detect signs of emergency situations.
* Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with other staff, guests, and supervisors.
* Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
* Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally.
* Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, multi-line touch-tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly, and other office equipment as needed.
* Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type, and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
* Requires good communication skills, verbal, written, and electronic.
* Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer programs.
* Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
* Must be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
* Must possess intermediate computer skills.
* Must possess basic computational skills.
* Knowledge of computer programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
* Ability to analyze, foresee user needs, and make judgments to ensure proper tools are provided at property level.
* Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
* Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, PBX, Key system, and POS.
* Self-driven and able to work independently.
* Exceptionally strong in issue resolution and proven analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
* Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their state and local analogues (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.
* Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.
* Ability to distinguish product quality, taste, texture, and presentation and observe preparation.
* Ability to conduct meetings, menu briefings, and maintain communication lines between line staff and departmental managers.

Education:

* High school or equivalent education required.
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience:

* 3-5 years of food and beverage operation experience required.
* 3-5 years of management experience required.
* Culinary, sales, and service background required.

Licenses or Certifications:

* Must be at least 21 years of age to serve alcohol.
* Safe Server Alcohol & Food Handlers certification required.
* Ability to provide and maintain a valid driver's license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.

Exempt Position:

Exempt Staff Members are not covered by the overtime provisions and do not receive overtime pay. Exempt Staff members are paid a fixed salary that is intended to cover all the compensation to which they are entitled.

Grooming:

All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards. Refer to the property-specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.

Attendance:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Staff with irregular attendance/tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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