Join Kimpton Hotels And Restaurants in Mesa,AZ,USA as a Assistant

Established in San Francisco, our company originated from a bold vision to redefine hospitality by fostering genuine human connections. Since 1981, our boutique hotel brand has thrived by rejecting impersonal and generic service models, instead creating warm environments where guests and employees can engage authentically. Our founder, Bill Kimpton, pioneered this approach to ensure that every interaction has heart and meaning. This philosophy extends beyond the guest experience to encompass coworker relationships, community impact, and ownership goals. Our vibrant culture embraces diversity of background, talent, and personality, encouraging every individual to bring their true self to work and shine. We are currently seeking a passionate and dynamic Assistant Director of Food and Beverage to support our Director of Food and Beverage in driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence within our food and beverage outlets. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and grow our restaurant services while ensuring an exceptional experience for guests. As part of a collaborative and entrepreneurial team, you will develop leadership within the food and beverage managers, coordinate team efforts across the restaurant, bar, and banquet settings, and contribute to menu innovation alongside our culinary team. Your responsibilities will also include planning and executing special events, guiding staff through training and certification, managing hiring and performance, and upholding the highest standards of guest service and operational budgeting. This position requires a proactive, self-directed professional who thrives in an innovative and slightly unconventional environment. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, an effective communicator, and has a strong background in hospitality management and food and beverage operations. Expertise in budgeting, labor costing, inventory control, and staff development is essential, along with proficiency in relevant hospitality technologies such as Avero, Aloha, Micros, and payroll systems like ADP or eTime. Your ability to diplomatically navigate complex situations and maintain integrity will be critical in fostering a respectful and productive workplace culture. Joining our team means being part of an exceptional workplace culture that values creativity, self-leadership, and inclusivity. We celebrate difference as a source of strength and innovation, welcoming people with diverse lifestyles, experiences, and identities. If you bring energy, leadership, and a passion for enriching others' lives, you will find a meaningful and rewarding career here. This is more than a job - it is a platform to make a positive impact every day for your coworkers, guests, and community.

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, restaurant management, or equivalent field preferred
• minimum 3 years' experience in food and beverage management roles
• level 1 certification of Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent experience
• food handler and alcohol awareness certification if applicable
• strong budgeting and financial management skills
• experience with inventory control and staffing
• ability to manage and lead diverse teams
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• proficiency with hospitality and payroll systems such as Avero, Aloha, Micros, ADP, and eTime
• strong computer literacy
• ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and integrity