Director of Food & Beverage

If you are seeking an exciting opportunity in Hospitality offering an elevated guest experience – Sheraton San Diego Resort is a fit for you! We are one of the largest and most renovated resorts in San Diego! Our culture is driven by our care for our guests and associates alike. Our mission is to be a resort where guests love to stay, and our associates love to work!

The Sheraton San Diego is a downtown waterfront resort that offers you breathtaking views of downtown San Diego and the San Diego Bay. We offer competitive pay rates and a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, employee discounts, an employee assistance program, and complimentary parking and meals.

Job Summary

Responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the Hotel’s Food and Beverage operations. The Director of Food and Beverage implements strategies that deliver performance and guest service to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of ownership, the Sheraton Brand, guests and associates while maximizing the financial performance and return on investment.

Salary Range: $175,000 to $190,000 annually based on experience.  This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Work Hours:

• Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs
• Scheduling includes holidays, nights, and weekends depending on hotel events and functions

Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrated ability to drive the achievement of business goals through aligning people, process, structure, information, and communication systems in a dynamic environment.
• Previous Marriott experience preferred.
• Extensive financial literacy and experience managing operational financials.
• Enthusiasm, creativity and a progressive approach to business development.
• Strong organizational, leadership and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading high performing teams and operations.
• Astute, pragmatic business professional; business-fluent and purposeful.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift/push/push up to 40lbs regularly.  

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure F&B operations meet or exceed 4 Diamond and Sheraton Brand service standards.
• Recruit, select, and retain a best-in-class operations team.
• Partner with hotel leadership to develop compelling programing that aligns with the hotel’s business strategy and lead its execution.
• Develops criteria to improve service across F&B operations and establishes strong associate culture.
• Provides monthly analytics, metrics, and reporting on the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
• Analyzes department budget requests to identify areas in which performance improvements can be made and allocates operating budget.
• Develop annual budget, monthly forecasting, labor modeling, and cost controls for the overall F&B operation.
• Establishes development plans and expectations for operational leaders.
• Ensures mentorship and strong accountability throughout the team. Collaborating to ensure goal setting promotes continuous improvement.
• Champion a “4 Keys to Creating Guests for Life” approach to service.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with hotel policy and applicable laws.
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operations.
• Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team.
• Adhere to attendance and reliability standards.
• Adhere to all grooming standards.
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management.

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: human.resources@sheratonsandiegohotel.com. 

Salary : $175,000 - $190,000