This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly opened, Tempo by Hilton Downtown Nashville! This role leads the teams of the entire F&B operation including the pool deck, lobby bar, banquets, Blue Stone Lane Coffee Bistro as well as Topgolf.

Food & Beverage Director

Division : Food and Beverage

Supervision Exercised : Restaurant staff, Banquet Staff, and Kitchen Staff

Supervision Received : General Manager; Corporate VP of Food & Beverage and Procurement

JOB SUMMARY

The Food and Beverage Director is responsible for all front and back of the house F&B operations including, dining room, kitchen and banquet functions.

JOB DUTIES :

• Monitors performance to ensure adherence to all service standards, sanitation standards, productivity standards to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Hire, train, schedule, support, review and discipline employees directly accountable to his / her position, to maintain highest possible levels of employee morale and department productivity.
• Understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain daily cash controls, tip reporting requirements and financial reporting for department.
• Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all and promotes positive relations through an environment that encourages open communications, trust, and mutual respect.
• Implement policies and procedures for food and beverage.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to continually collaborate on the performance of the menu, both on guest feedback & profitability.
• Ensure entire menu is available daily and hours of operation are strictly adhered to.
• Strong effective communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up.
• Manage and motivate all food & beverage personnel.
• Embrace diversity of opinions of the entire team and effectively manage any negativity by leading with impactful solutions that will create synergy for the entire food & beverage division and provide positive interdivisional / interdepartmental relationships throughout the hotel.
• Ensure that all departments have regularly scheduled staff meetings, training and food education.
• Attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Monitor and forecast food & beverage revenues and expenses to ensure company goals are met on a monthly and yearly basis.
• Develop and manage the annual food & beverage budget.
• Monitor and control food & beverage inventories.
• Meet or exceed l labor costs at or below company goals.
• Implement and monitor ordering and receiving program to ensure proper quantity and prices on all purchases.
• Ensure safe work practices of all employees under his / her direction, including compliance with company and departmental safety rules and regulations and the proper use of handling of all relevant equipment.
• Ensures proper communication with and coordination of company objectives / initiatives with GM and corporate VP F&B.
• Follows company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned.
• To supervise, assist and direct the staff to maintain and ensure a high level of service.
• Will have contact with all departments.
• To communicate in a precise and easily understood manner.
• To be informed of all aspects of each function, delegate responsibilities and create a sense of teamwork.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Preferred candidates will have two years of Director of F&B level experience or 5 years of management level experience within the F&B division in hotel, restaurant or hospitality related field.
• Working knowledge of Hilton Brands, Simphony PMS, i-Buy Efficient, are a plus.
• Position must have working knowledge of Restaurant operations, Banquet Operations.
• Experience with Beverage Management, Inventory controls, food service, food safety & sanitation are a must.
• College degree preferred, but not required. Ability to lead a project, lead a team, public speak, effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with goal setting, staff training and employee relations required.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.

All employment decisions are based on valid job related requirements.

Last updated : 2024-04-24