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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