Job Description

Shaner Hotel Group is looking for a Vice President of Food and Beverage to oversee all food and beverage operations within our growing company. The position will be responsible for the continued growth of our vibrant and award-winning restaurant concepts, extraordinary catering, and the design and development of the new concepts driven by Shaner's continued growth. The individual will be a critical liaison with our ownership and partners and ensure our continued financial performance while maintaining Shaner's industry leading Associate culture.

While the position can be positioned remotely on East coast, accessibility to our portfolio in Florida and the Midwest is needed to provide the support needed.

Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department:
Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department.
Develops accurate and aggressive short and long range financial objectives for the Food and Beverage Department consistent with property objectives.
Responsible for responding and handling all guest related issues pertaining to the department.
Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff.
Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
Maintains and is responsible for Food and Beverage Department’s annual budget.
Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Oversees management, budget, and operation of the food and beverage service outlets across the Shaner Portfolio, catering services, and kitchen, and maintains liaison with sales department to ensure maximum profitability. Ensures all policies and procedures are enforced and adhered to. Directs subordinates accomplish goals and objectives of the operation. Must be knowledgeable about food and beverage service equipment and production practices. Ensures the proper preparation and service of food and beverages to the satisfaction of guest, hotel, franchise, Shaner, health, and safety standards.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position.
Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
High school graduate or equivalent; degree in hospitality management, business, and/or culinary preferred.
Safe food handling certification.
Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools, as well as food and beverage cost controls.
Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Shaner Hotel Group

You matter at Shaner Hospitality Management. We constantly strive to attract and retain the best talent in the hospitality industry. We want all of our associates to reach their maximum potential and build amazing careers at the hotels we manage. Together, we all succeed.

With many opportunities ranging from full services hotels in the Florida Keys to select service hotels located in the heart of Columbus, OH, there is no shortage of where this journey will take you. Our front desk agents and housekeepers keep the guests our number priority during their stays with us. Our Food & Beverage teams craft and create such incredible dishes and mouth-watering award wining cocktails to satisfy every guest we encounter.

We invite you to search, apply and begin your career with Shaner Hotels!