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Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Hotel Food and Beverage Director to lead our culinary and service teams with enthusiasm and expertise. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all food and beverage operations across the hotel, ensuring exceptional quality, outstanding customer service, and efficient management of resources. Your leadership will drive the success of our dining outlets, catering services, banquet functions, and bar operations, creating memorable experiences for our guests while maintaining compliance with safety and sanitation standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the culinary vision of our hotel and foster a vibrant hospitality environment. Responsibilities Lead and manage all food and beverage departments, including restaurants, bars, catering, banquets, and room service, ensuring seamless coordination and operational excellence. Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance guest satisfaction, increase revenue, and optimize cost control measures. Supervise staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations to build a motivated and high-performing team. Oversee food preparation, presentation standards, and kitchen operations to ensure quality and consistency in every dish served. Maintain strict adherence to sanitation procedures, food safety regulations, and health codes across all outlets. Monitor inventory levels, manage food costs, and oversee procurement processes to maximize profitability. Collaborate with culinary staff on menu development that reflects current trends while meeting dietary needs and guest preferences. Ensure smooth shift management by coordinating staff schedules, resolving operational issues promptly, and maintaining high service standards. Implement POS (Point of Sale) systems for efficient order processing and financial tracking within food service operations. Foster a welcoming environment that emphasizes exceptional customer service and hospitality at every touchpoint. Skills Extensive experience in food service management within the hospitality industry with proven leadership in managing hospitality teams. Strong culinary background with skills in cooking, food preparation, food production, and kitchen management. Expertise in managing food safety programs including sanitation procedures, dietary considerations, and food handling protocols. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively while promoting teamwork and professional development. Excellent management skills with a focus on cost control, financial operations management, and resource optimization. Knowledge of restaurant management systems such as POS platforms for sales tracking and reporting. Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities including shift management, catering coordination, banquet planning, bar operations (bartending/barista experience), and event supervision. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate teams in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of quality. Familiarity with food industry trends such as catering services, beverage programs (including coffee or bar services), and hospitality best practices.

Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person