Regional Hotel Chef | Award-Winning Hospitality Group | 85K

Are you a culinary artist with a passion for excellence and a flair for leadership? Do you have the talent to create extraordinary dining experiences that leave a lasting impression?

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Regional Hotel Chef or F&B Director to help lead Food & Beverage operations for a portfolio of award-winning, full-service hotels. The role involves developing innovative menus, leading kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing food costs and inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the optimization of food and beverage revenues, profitability, and guest satisfaction in alignment with strategic business plans and company objectives as the Corporate Director of Food & Beverage.
• Develop and execute programs and promotions to maximize revenues in operations, implementing cost-effective purchasing contracts for quality products.
• Continuously monitor food and beverage operations for sales growth, profit potential, and guest satisfaction, making strategic changes as needed.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of financial budgets, sales and marketing strategies, and operations to achieve short-term and long-term profitability.
• Analyze revenue reports, making strategic adjustments for maximum profitability and efficiency.
• Lead the re-conception and repositioning of food and beverage concepts, evaluating and potentially repositioning through food format, restaurant design, and marketing.
• Stay abreast of national and regional F&B trends to ensure competitiveness with primary competitors.
• Focus on marketing and guest service efforts to build customer loyalty and attract new patrons.
• Collaborate with the F&B team to develop distinctive services and products to differentiate from competitors.
• Contribute to the development of restaurant concepts, menus, and kitchen designs.
• Ensure proper training for Food and Beverage Directors, managers, and staff, emphasizing innovation and excitement in marketing and merchandising efforts.
• Drive results through staff development and training programs, monitoring outcomes through evaluation, inspection, and analysis.
• Stay updated on industry knowledge and skills through research, seminars, workshops, classes, and conferences.
• Manage department budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Recruit, train, and motivate a skilled team capable of providing optimal support, emphasizing technical abilities, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in restaurant and/or hotel industry is required.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized institution
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Exceptional creativity and a passion for culinary arts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Flexibility to travel frequently within the region

Benefits:

• Disability Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Job Training
• Hotel Discounts

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