Sandpiper Bay All Inclusive - Food & Beverage Director

Our esteemed hospitality establishment is a distinguished hotel renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through superior service and high-quality amenities. This hotel operates various food and beverage outlets, including a fine dining restaurant, room service, lounge areas, a market, an employee cafeteria, and banquet facilities, all designed to cater to the diverse tastes and preferences of its guests. With a strong reputation for excellence in hospitality and culinary standards, the hotel is dedicated to maintaining operational efficiency and guest satisfaction across all service points.\n\nThe Food and Beverage Director plays a crucial leadership role within this dynamic hotel environment. This full-time position entails overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations to ensure attentive, friendly, courteous, and efficient service is delivered across all outlets. The director is responsible for managing the activities of the Food and Beverage Department, including restaurants, room service, lounges, markets, and banquet services, with a focus on maintaining high-quality food products and achieving budgeted payroll and overhead cost targets. This role demands a proactive approach to driving sales revenues and continuously improving guest and employee satisfaction levels. The Food and Beverage Director will also develop and lead their team, fostering a positive work environment that encourages growth and excellence.\n\nIn addition to supervisory and strategic responsibilities, the director is expected to work hands-on as required, which may include functioning in the role of a Chef. This position involves significant interactions with guests and colleagues, requiring exemplary communication and problem-solving skills, especially in stressful and high-pressure situations. The director must have a thorough understanding of hotel operations and departmental interrelations to effectively forecast, budget, manage labor, and control purchasing in pursuit of maximum productivity and cost management. Ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, safety, reducing waste, and maintaining safety standards across all kitchen and service areas are paramount.\n\nFurthermore, the Food and Beverage Director is entrusted with accessing sensitive areas and information within the hotel, underscoring the importance of trustworthiness and maintaining a professional reputation. The role also involves cash handling responsibilities, securing and balancing cash drops, and ensuring compliance with all legal and internal policies. Comprehensive knowledge of local competition and industry trends is essential to keep the hotel's offerings competitive. After completing the initial waiting period, the incumbent will be eligible for a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability income, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance, and a 401k retirement plan. This leadership position offers the opportunity to influence the success of the hotel's culinary and beverage services significantly while nurturing a motivated and skilled team.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
• 2-year college degree with 3 or more years of related experience or 4-year college degree with 1 to 2 years of related experience or Culinary degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive experience
• Holds and maintains certifications including Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid
• Proficient in Windows operating systems, spreadsheets and word processing
• Extensive experience in restaurant bar, banquet, catering, in room dining and kitchen management
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to evaluate and select alternative actions quickly
• Ability to work in high pressure situations maintaining composure
• Effective problem solving skills in workplace
• Ability to assimilate and adjust complex information
• Effective listening and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work with financial data and basic arithmetic
• Knowledge of hotel organizational structure
• Capable of forecasting, budgeting, labor management and purchasing
• Timely completion of forecasting and budgeting
• Maintain professional relationships and communication
• Knowledge of local competition and industry trends