Food & Beverage Director Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Food & Beverage Director 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 157 High Street, Portland, ME 04101 The Food & Beverage Director is responsible for assuring attentive, friendly, courteous and efficient service in all F&B Outlets (Restaurant, Room Service, Lounge, Market and Banquets) while maintaining adherence to budgeted payroll and overhead cost. He/she is also responsible for continually working towards improving Restaurant, Room Service, Lounge, Market and Banquet sales revenues to meet or exceed budget. The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for directing and organizing the activities of the Food and Beverage Department to ensure a consistently high-quality food product while at the same time developing his/her team and driving a positive work environment. In addition, this position is charged with consistently improving guest and employee satisfaction. The incumbent in this role may function in the role of a Chef, as required. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field, a 2-year college degree, and 3 or more years of related experience. Or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 to 2 years of related experience or a Culinary Degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field. Holds and maintains applicable certification requirements for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. Extensive experience in restaurant bar, banquet, catering, in room dining, and kitchen management required. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations, maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests. Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions. Have the ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production control Familiar with the general organization of a Hotel and know the function of each department. Communicates in a timely and efficient manner, possess strong communication skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing skills, computer skills and basic technological acumen. Knowledge and experience with forecasting, budgeting, labor management, and purchasing to ensure maximum productivity Must be able to complete all applicable forecasting and budgeting in a timely and efficient manner. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments. Knowledgeable and aware of local competition and industry trends.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for organizing, directing, supervising and assisting in the preparation and service of all food and beverage, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurant, Room Service, Market, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchens, service stations, FOH, BOH work and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio. He/she plans meals and service while directing and guiding the Chef with various assignments, i.e., pricing, banquets, etc. This role is ultimately responsible for providing oversight of the kitchen staff, outlets, banquet food display merchandising, and operations of the kitchen, service, beverage and banquet departments, as required. Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information Demonstrated ability to handle cash, prepare and deposit cash drops, secure and balance bank Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including the Hotel Safe, Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets Drive safely on behalf of the company for business reasons Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following: Now offering Daily Pay ! Ask your Recruiter for more details Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income Term Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION

The Westin Portland Harborview provides travelers a perfect vantage point to explore Maine’s largest city. Originally opened in 1927 as the Eastland Park Hotel, this historic hotel has been immaculately restored. Visitors can take a short walk to discover the Old Port and some of the best restaurants, retail shops, museums and artistic venues in Maine. Guests will leave feeling better than when they arrived when they stay over in our plush rooms and suites. Each of the guest rooms feature a stunning view of downtown, the harbor or Casco Bay. Guests can enjoy a thoroughly satisfying night’s sleep in a Westin Heavenly® Bed. They can re-energize in our state-of-the-art Westin WORKOUT® Fitness Studio or relax with a massage, manicure and more at Artné Spa. We offer on-site dining, including the timelessly chic Top of the East rooftop restaurant with panoramic views. Weddings and meetings thrive here with nearly 15,000 square feet of event space and a spectacular grand ballroom.

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