Director of Food and Beverage

Full-Time

Why us?

Hotel Van Zandt is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage to join our dynamic team in the heart of Austins vibrant scene!

Located in the heart of downtown Austin, our boutique hotel combines Southern charm with contemporary flair, offering guests an unforgettable stay in one of the citys most exciting neighborhoods. Hotel Van Zandt provides a unique and lively atmosphere that perfectly complements Austins eclectic spirit. This is your opportunity to lead a team thats transforming the dining and hospitality experience in one of the most vibrant cities in America!

Beyond the comfort of our accommodations, Austin is a hub for world-class dining, live music, and rich cultural experiences. Whether you're indulging in culinary delights, exploring the iconic music venues, or discovering local art, Austin promises endless opportunities for adventure and entertainment. Our concierge team is dedicated to crafting personalized experiences that allow guests to enjoy the best the city has to offer, while you bring your culinary expertise to life at Hotel Van Zandt.

Sages mission is to be recognized by our customers as the best in our industry, fostering a culture that "makes the ordinary extraordinary!" As the Director of Food and Beverage, you will be instrumental in promoting this culture through exceptional service, innovation, and leadership. Your passion for excellence and dedication to creating extraordinary experiences will inspire our team and elevate the guest experience to new heights. Join us at Hotel Van Zandt and become a key part of our exciting journey!

Job Overview

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for successfully driving all food and beverage operations; including banquets, culinary and restaurant outlets. Ensures high food quality and service levels while maximizing revenue, accurate forecasting and budgeting. Ensure accurate inventory controls are implemented, menus are continually updated and food costs are kept in line. Develop and implement annual budgets and marketing plans to penetrate new sales opportunities and maximize use within existing markets. Must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and team building skills with associates, peers and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee recruitment and development of employees; hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews, resolve conflict through fair treatment policy, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the division's annual budget, business/marketing plan, forecasts and objectives to meet/exceed management expectations.
• Implement and manage all company programs (company/franchise) to ensure compliance with the SOPs; to include safety and sanitary regulation, all federal, state and local regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to the guest.
• Market the Food and Beverage outlets; develop and manage the implementation of menus, package deals, promotions, displays, decorations and presentations within corporate guidelines to capture more in-house guests and a larger share of the local market to meet/exceed sales and financial goals and objectives.
• Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the food and beverage areas and equipment in the hotel to protect the asset, comply with regulations and ensure quality service.
• Resolve customer complaints, as appropriate, to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Oversee the daily operations of multiple food and beverage outlets, including the restaurant, caf, pool restaurant, banquets, and in-room dining, ensuring consistency in service standards, quality, and guest satisfaction across all areas. Implement strategies to optimize efficiency, coordinate resources, and ensure each outlet meets financial and operational objectives while maintaining a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

A four-year college degree or interaction education/experience

Experience

Four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s)

Knowledge/Skills

Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food & beverage/hospitality profession. This includes the knowledge required for management of people, complex problems and food and beverage management.

• Must possess highly developed communication skills to negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s), and/or corporate clients.
• Must have excellent vision for administrative responsibilities (i.e., forecast, purchase orders, budget review and invoice approval).
• Must be literate for written guest communication, administrative and Human Resource responsibilities.  Requires excellent reading and writing abilities 100% of the work day.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Limited physical requirements in order to assist various outlets during peak business demands (i.e., banquet room turns, restaurant bussing, etc.).
• Bending/kneeling -as directed above.
• Physical ability to supervise on-floor activities required 60% of work day.
• Climbing Stairs -up to 20 steps 20%of work day.
• Chemicals/Agents Limited access in the course of supervising the sanitation of the operation.

Environment

Inside 90% of the workday. Due to responsibility of total operation, specifically sanitation standards, position requires 10% of workday inspecting various walk-in coolers, temperatures ranging as low as 30 degrees.

Benefits

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan

• Unlimited paid time off

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) program with employer matching

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance

• Company-paid short-term disability

• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks

• Employee Assistance Program

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

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