Executive Director of Food & Beverage & Culinary

Full Time Washington, DC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2241

The Hotel

Step inside alegendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort locatedalong the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storiedpast to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worthcelebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can befound just beyond every curve.

Location

The Watergate Hotel is centrallylocated in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and eleganceis culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettablenational memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance ofthe best the city has to offer.

Strategic Intent

The Executive Director of Food & Beverage & Culinary is responsible for the successful operation andadministration of all food and beverage related departments to include: allrestaurants, bar/lounges, room service outlets, kitchen and banquets.

GeneralDuties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved instrategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadershiptechnique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Sets expectations and holds food and beverage leadership teamaccountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors.
• Develops, reviews and manages the financial reports andstatements to determine how Food and Beverage is performing against budget.
• Monitors the department’s actual and projected sales to ensurerevenue goals are met or exceeded and opportunities are identified andaddressed.
• Makes recommendations for CAPEX funding of food and beverageequipment and renovations in accordance with brand business strategy.
• Ensures cash control and liquor control policies are in place infood & beverage areas and followed by all related employees.
• Focuses on maintaining profit margins without compromising guestor employee satisfaction.
• Identifies opportunities to increase profits and create value bychallenging existing processes, encouraging innovation and driving necessarychange.
• Stays aware of market trends and introduces new food andbeverage products to meet or exceed customer expectations, generate increasedrevenue and ensure a competitive position in the market.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, includingsetting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Coaches and supports food & beverage leadership team toeffectively manage wages, food & beverage cost and controllable expenses(e.g., restaurant supplies, uniforms, etc.).

Experienceand Requirements

• 5 years direct related experience as a Food & BeverageDirector in a luxury hotel setting is required. (Those with 8 years ofexperience in progressively responsible F&B management roles will beconsidered).
• Must have sound and detailed knowledge of all F&B outletoperations (IRD, Banquets, Fine Dining Restaurant, All Day Dining, Lounge,Culinary, Stewarding, etc.).
• Bachelor's Degree in related field is required.
• Must possess stellar knowledge and direct experience withFood & Beverage financials; inventories; P&L statements; payrollmanagement; CAPEX planning.
• Must possess superior food knowledge; prior experience with menucreation and planning, costing, and development of banquet menus areall required.
• Prior experience with beverage programdevelopment including wine, liquor, beer selections; must have experiencein creating specialty beverage menus.
• Must have prior experience in development of training plans(preferably in an opening setting with mass training experience preferred);must be able to write and continuously review all F&Bdepartmental SOP's and P&P's.
• Prior experience leading a team of leaders is required; must beable to select and develop talent in order to produce and retain aresults-driven, quality focused team of F&B leaders.
• Prior experience on an Executive Committee is required.
• HAACP & ServSafe certifications required. Must be ableto obtain all applicable D.C. food and beverage handler's certifications.
• Must be fluent in English with excellent communication andpresentation skills.
• Those with multi-lingual abilities will be preferred.
• Must possess superior computer proficiency to include variousproperty management systems, MICROS, Open Table, MS Office, HotSOS, etc.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include earlymornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be physically able to meet the demands of the positionincluding: standing/walking for extended periods of time while working;lift/carry/push/pull ( /-) 25 lbs.