Loews Hotels & Co is Hiring an Assistant Director of Food and Beverage Near Miami Beach, FL
A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined. Job Specific
Works with department managers to establish staffing requirements for all departments within the Food and Beverage Division
Enforces all policies and procedures developed by the respective managers for the operation of the food and beverage outlets
Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines all food and beverage management personnel according to Loews standards
Follows New Hire Training Program and ongoing Star Service Competency training in accordance with hotel standards
Responsible for smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of Food and Beverage Division to include labor management, inventory control, pricing of all food and beverage menus
Ensures security and proper use and control of operating supplies & equipment for all Food and Beverage departments
Communicates frequently as needed with Executive Chef or Sous Chef in charge, outlet managers providing/receiving current information on banquet operations; restaurant reservations; large parties or VIP's expected
Attends all required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities/promotions and upcoming events
Conducts departmental meetings as needed to communicate effectively with all department managers to ensure that they are kept current on pertinent hotel information and activities
Conducts frequent inspection/analysis/critique of all hotel food and beverage outlet operations
Works with outlet managers to improve existing menus and develop new menus as the need arises
Coordinates the activities of all property level Food and Beverage Division activities to include forecasting, planning, organizing, directing and assists in the development of the annual budget/profit plan for the hotel Food and Beverage Division
Works with the Director of Food and Beverage to: analyze current business and industry trends; project future expectations and needs; develop long term budgets and capitol improvement plans for the restaurants within the hotel
Evaluates changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and industry competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes necessary to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional financial performance
Other duties as assigned
General
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
Qualifications
Six to eight years of progressive management experience in large, up-scale, high volume, multi-outlet hotel environment, three to five years as Director of Restaurants
Bachelors degree or higher in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of food and beverage planning, production, presentation/service, control
Ability to envision/create new menu selections and menus that compliment the theme of the various restaurants, beverage outlets, or group functions
Ability to develop and maintain effective operating and control processes designed to attain maximum operating efficiency while ensuring adherence to established guest service criteria
Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays