Director of Food & Beverage

Position Overview The Director of Food & Beverage is a passionate, hands-on leader with a track record of providing high-level dining experiences within a dynamic hospitality environment. This role possesses strong food and beverage credentials along with the ability to consistently define and achieve team goals and objectives. This includes verifiable leadership qualities with the demonstrated ability to direct, coordinate, and lead all facets of club food and beverage with strengths in servant leadership, financial performance, and emotional intelligence. Primary Responsibilities • Responsible for the overall culture and performance of the food and beverage outlets and banquet operations of the Club. • Monitors financial performance and budget for all department expenses associated with Member Dining, Beverage and Banquet operations. • Respond to member needs, issues, and comments to ensure a positive experience. • Assure the appropriate opening procedures are followed for the entire service team. • Responsible for the recruitment, selection and training of team members in coordination with HR. • Audits and evaluates the layout and programming of all beverage POS items and menus. • Develops new menu concepts for food and beverage venues. • Inspects to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventive maintenance and operational standards are consistently met. • Assures that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently utilized, including the requisition and receiving of inventory. • Helps plan and approves external and internal marketing and sales promotion activities for the food and beverage department. • Ensures that all legal requirements are consistently adhered to including local laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages; assures that all applicable club policies and procedures are followed. • Develops and implements policies and procedures for food and beverage and banquet departments. • Perform any other job related duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities: • Must demonstrate appropriate analytical skills, attention to detail, organizational and project management skills. • Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards. • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations. • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. • Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with members, employees and vendors.