Director of Food And Beverage

Title: Director of Food and Beverage

Duration: Permanent, direct hire

Location: Palos Verdes, CA 5-days/week on-siteTarget

Salary Range: $185-195k annually, 15-20% annual bonus

Required

Skills And

Experience:• (5+) years

experience as Food and Beverage Director in a 4 or 5 star property is strongly preferred, with high volume banquet business, expertise in food and beverage operations, sales and revenue growth, inventory control, cost control, food preparation procedures, budgeting, forecasting and capital expenditures.• Must also have strong

experience in food purchasing including price negotiations.• Ten (10+) years

experience in food and beverage management and supervision of employees in the hotel, banquet and/or restaurant industry, possess overall knowledge of current culinary trends, food quality and food and beverage preparation and presentation.•

Experience in standardizing recipes, plating and costing of menus• College

education or equivalent, hotel or business administration degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required.• Organizational

skills to function effectively with attention to detail while meeting established deadlines.• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity software (MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.).• Ability to establish guidelines for proper staffing to maximize efficiency and minimize labor costs.• Perception and awareness of individual needs, the ability to handle all situations professionally and excellent interpersonal

skills to deal effectively with guests, management and employees.• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, planning, written and verbal communication

skills• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and at times, a somewhat stressful environment.• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude and ability to deal effectively with guests, management, employees and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.• Able to frequently move freely about the office, sit or stand for long periods and withstand various activities.• Travel off property when representing the hotel.• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.• Communicate effectively in English, both in oral and written form.• Must have excellent interpersonal

skills to deal effectively with all business contacts, maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards.

Job Description: One of our Top Hospitality Clients is looking for a Director of Food and Beverage to provide leadership and management for the Food & Beverage Division, including all Culinary, Restaurant, Beverage, Bar, Catering and Banquet Operations, and integrate its functions to serve local F&B and hotel guests. The food and beverage director oversees management, budget and operation of the food service establishment, catering services and kitchen, and maintains a close liaison with the sales department to ensure maximum profitability.

Day to Day:• Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.• Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.

Exact

compensation may vary based on several factors, including

skills,

experience, and

education.Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.