Assistant Director of Food & Beverage - Tempe, AZ

The hiring establishment is a boutique hotel brand that emphasizes heartfelt, human connections in hospitality to create meaningful experiences for its guests and employees alike. Founded in 1981 by Bill Kimpton, the company sought to revolutionize the hospitality industry by rebelling against impersonal, generic service that disconnects people. Instead, it established a new standard for boutique hotels where authenticity, creativity, and genuine connections are the foundation of the guest and employee experience. Rooted in its San Francisco origins, the company has fostered a diverse and empowering culture that encourages individuality and self-leadership while celebrating the unique talents, backgrounds, and personality of each team member. This culture of inclusivity, creativity, and passionate service drives all operations and is reflected in the warm, welcoming atmosphere felt by guests and staff alike. The role available is that of an Assistant Director of Food and Beverage who will work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to achieve company goals, lead teams, and contribute to the strategic growth of the food and beverage outlets within the property. This pivotal position combines leadership, operational expertise, and creative collaboration, with responsibilities ranging from attending property meetings, helping with menu engineering alongside chefs, assisting in training and communication efforts to employees, and leading the execution of special events both onsite and offsite. The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage will ensure that proper certifications and training are completed by staff, help with recruitment and employee development through coaching and performance appraisal, and manage day-to-day collaborations with various teams including restaurant, in-room dining, bar, and banquet teams. Applicants should bring hospitality management experience, ideally with at least three years in roles such as Restaurant Assistant General Manager or Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. Academic qualifications preferred include a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality or Restaurant Management. Strong financial acumen is essential, with skills in budgeting, expense and inventory management, payroll, marketing, and owner relations. Technical expertise with industry-standard systems such as Avero, Aloha, Micros, ADP, and eTime, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, is also required. The company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational, encouraging employees to embrace and celebrate differences in personality, lifestyle, education, race, ethnicity, age, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This inclusiveness creates an empowered work environment where employees are not only supported but are also inspired to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to a unique and exceptional guest experience. The benefits of working here extend beyond the job, offering a culture where every individual can grow professionally and personally while making a positive impact in their community and the lives of others.

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, restaurant management or equivalent preferred
• minimum 3 years' experience in relevant food and beverage leadership role
• level 1 certification of Court of Master Sommelier or equivalent
• food handler and alcohol awareness certification if applicable
• proven expertise in budgeting, expense and inventory management
• experience with payroll and labor costing
• skilled in staffing and marketing
• ability to maintain integrity and discretion in difficult situations
• independent judgement skills
• systems knowledge including Avero, Aloha, Micros, ADP, eTime
• proficiency in Microsoft Office