Director Of Food

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Since opening in 1962, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas has been a playground for celebrities and discerning travellers set along an 8-kilometre (5-mile) stretch of natural, white-sand beach on Paradise Island. Connect with Bahamian beauty in an enclave of remarkable seclusion, where intimate low-rise buildings are immersed in 14 hectares (35 acres) of Versailles-inspired lawns and gardens. Wake up to breakfast on your private balcony, then indulge in a restorative treatment in one of our Balinese-style spa villas or head out for a round of golf at Ocean Club Golf Course. However you spend your day, be sure to join us back at Martini Bar and Lounge for a nightcap.

When Legends Come To Life

Since opening in 1962, The Ocean Club has welcomed the world's most discerning guests to our five-mile stretch of natural white sand beach – framed by 35 acres of Versailles inspired lawns and gardens.

Discover the legendary chic of The Ocean Club, combining elevated Four Seasons service with laid-back Bahamian style – creating one of the most sought-after resort experiences in the Caribbean. 
 

On a stretch of natural white sand beach, our resort offers 107 ultra-luxury accommodations, a Balinese-inspired spa, and dining by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

The Ocean Club has a treasured history serving generations of luxury travelers. Expansive lawns and towering coconut palms provide an enchanting backdrop to the pristine beaches of Paradise Island.

The Ocean Club offers a rich roster of activities including water sports such as snorkeling, sailing and wind-surfing along with land-based activities including world-class golf and tennis plus a relaxing spa.

The Role of Director of Food & Beverage

The Director of Food and Beverage forms part of the Resort Leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Resort. The Director manages the Food & Beverage Operation which includes all restaurants, bars & lounges, Banquet events, In-Room Dining & private bars. The Director of Food & Beverage will also oversee the culinary operation. The primary responsibilities for this position are to ensure our guests receive the highest level of food quality and service, manage and develop a team, devise and monitor an annual budget, manage labor control and operating expenses and develop relationships with key suppliers and industry associates.

We are looking for individuals who have a solid knowledge of food & beverage, have creativity and flair, and are able to evidence good business acumen, a strong work ethic and people-management skills.

Applicants are required to have five to seven years experience with a diversity of Food and Beverage management positions. A college degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or business administration, or equivalent experience is required.

The Director of Food & Beverage will:

Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Food & Beverage Division through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.

Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, policy making, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit in the division and hotel.

The ability to be visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons through effective marketing and personal relationships.

The ability to work closely with the General Manager and Planning Committee to design effective menus, wine lists and amenity options while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price. 

Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. 

Comply with Four Seasons' Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.

Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors always guided by the Golden Rule.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

Proven leadership skills in a Hotel environment.

Highest level of integrity and transparency.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a team player with high energy levels to work with cross-functional teams, negotiate for resources and influence stakeholders.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, projects, effective presentations and facilitate meetings.

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-resolution and strategic-thinking skills.

Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities.

Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations.

Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles.

Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance.

Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.

This is an exciting time to join The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort.

---