What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Food & Beverage position at Saddlebrooke Two?
Description
SaddleBrooke Two is seeking a Director, Food & Beverage (F&B) to join our leadership team and lead the Food & Beverage department. F&B is a cornerstone to SaddleBrooke Two’s Active Lifestyle Community that both members and guests enjoy.
The Director has ultimate responsibility for all F&B operations at SaddleBrooke Two, spanning two uniquely different dining experiences and banquet facilities. The Director, Food & Beverage works to provide exceptional dining experiences to community members and guests who visit. The Director, Food & Beverage:
- Responsible for developing, monitoring, and reviewing a combined $3 Million expense budgets associated with the two restaurants and banquets.
- Sets and maintains food quality and service standards through their team of executive chefs, management, and team members.
- Maintains systems and processes that control inventory; reduce loss; control quality and costs; foster positive member relations; and maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinates with Lifestyle, Theater, Golf, and other departments to extend food and beverage services to community members.
- Meets regularly with HOA committees and board members to resolve a variety of F&B related issues.
- Train, coach, appraise all F&B managers; and guides all department hires, training, and management of team members, to operate safely, provide excellent customer service, and create fantastic food.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has:
- A minimum of 5 years’ of progressive management experience in large, up-scale environment, a minimum of 2 years as a Director. Retirement community or HOA experience is a plus.
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of food and beverage planning, production, presentation/service, and control.
- Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills.
- Computer skills include MS Office and Point of Sale (POS).
- SaddleBrooke Two restaurants are open 363 days a year, the Director is able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Our restaurants are typically closed by 9 pm.
Benefits
This is a full-time salaried position (exempt). Salaried employees are eligible to participate in our generous medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; company paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term disability insurances; contribute to a company-matched 401(k) plan; earn vacation, holiday and sick pay; and enjoy other unique perks.
About SaddleBrooke Two
Our luxurious, 55 adult active lifestyle community is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, surrounded by beautiful panoramic views of the vistas and desert. Voted Best Retirement Community, Arizona Daily Star Reader’s Choice Winner, six years in a row; and rated one of the top 10 places to retire in Arizona by Ideal Living Magazine.
Discover why our work-life is inspired by SaddleBrooke Two.
SaddleBrooke Two is an E-Verify employer and conducts a background check on every team member. In addition, SaddleBrooke Two may further conduct a financial background check for this position, prior to finalizing any job offer.
SaddleBrooke Two is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected category.
Salary : $13,000 - $110,000