Director of Food And Beverage

The Director of Food and Beverage will provide oversight and management to Banquets, Convention Services, Owls Nest, Starbucks, The Lodge Kitchen and The Backyard Café. They will manage the training of all staff to ensure excellent service standards. The Director of Food and Beverage will assist in maintaining the AAA Four Diamond Standards.

The Director of Food and Beverage will always conduct themselves in manner which supports the Core Values of Sunriver Resort:Trust, Open & Honest Communication, and Commitment.They shall strive to deliver exceptional service to all internal and external guests at all times. In this role, they are responsible for exemplifying the Sunriver Resort Culture and actively supporting our Vision and Mission to be the destination of choice for our guests, owners, and associates.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and management of all food & beverage functions.
• Leads and supports F&B teams
• Prepare forecasts and reports and with the assistance of the Controller, manages the food & beverage budget
• Ensures physical atmosphere of all F&B outlets assigned
• Oversee the development and execution of new promotions, events, etc.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings to include ongoing training topics
• Works with culinary to develop new food menus responsive of the local market
• Is responsible for all food products served to our guests
• Manages established par levels for supplies and equipment
• Manages timely completion of performance appraisals
• Develop and implement controls for expense management
• Implement strategies to continually improve revenues
• Facilitates prompt follow-up to all guest concerns
• Implements F&B training programs
• Interview, hire and manage department heads
• Assists with the oversight of the F&B recruitment process
• Maintains a strong knowledge of hospitality trends, especially food & beverage
• Develop relationships with food and beverage suppliers
• Collaborate with purveyors and vendors to develop new products and manage vendor relationships
• Provide strategic industry insights to Sunriver Resort as it relates to culinary trends, restaurant trends and innovative ideas that position Sunriver Resort as a premiere destination resort
• Participating in and contributing to the Advisory team or equivalent in a meaningful and effective way
• Manage china inventories, ordering, stocking, etc.
• Plays integral role in the development of new menus
• Supports the oversight of the culinary function

Qualification

• Two or four year degree in culinary or hospitality management preferred
• At least seven years supervisory food and beverage experience required
• At least five years in a resort or high end hotel setting preferred
• Prior Four or Five Diamond experience preferred
• Ability to work well with others and function well in fast paced environment;
• Knowledge of resort operations;
• Knowledge of food, beverage, institutional supplies and other resort equipment;
• Computer literate
• Current Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain one within 2 weeks of employment;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.