Food & Beverage Director

The Food & Beverage Director will provide functional leadership for the restaurant and bars. They will be directly responsible for all front of house operations as well as catering/group sales and beverage functions. The Food & Beverage Director will oversee all front of house management and staff of the facility and will work closely with the Executive Chef and property General Manager. The Food & Beverage Director will be responsible for the budgeting, forecasting and financial performance of the entire F&B department.

This job description serves as an overview of the responsibilities associated with this role, with the understanding that these duties may evolve over time. Additionally, you may be entrusted with additional duties as assigned.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

$80,000+ DOE

• Hires, trains, and supervises the team and oversees outlet scheduling of food and beverage staff in accordance with business needs, productivity and service standards
• Observes and assists with the supervision of food and beverage outlet operations and takes needed action to ensure standards of product presentation and service are being maintained
• Works with the Executive Chef and develops menus and food and beverage marketing strategies
• Works with the Executive Chef and implements new menus and promotions, such as holiday and special event promotions
• Utilizes computer equipment to analyze forecast, cost, and revenue reports and make decisions based on that information to ensure maximizing profits
• Responds to guest inquiries and complaints. Coordinates special arrangements and requests in food and beverage outlets
• Assists outlet managers in coordinating services from support departments, such as maintaining physical and operational maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Conducts and/or attends meetings on Food & Beverage administration
• Completion of monthly inventory
• Assure timely completion of function bills
• Supervision of weekly payroll input
• Liaise on an on-going basis with the Sales Department to ensure all client needs and requirements will be met

• At least 2 years of Food & Beverage Management experience
• Excellent communication skills and a strong, innovative mindset
• Must have complete knowledge of Food Handling and Safety Procedures
• Hospitality experience preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the USA

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work on your feet for up to 12 hours. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing 20 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds as well as repetitive hand and wrist motion.

Piedmont Hospitality Group is a hotel brand and management company that is committed to forward-thinking design, service, and guest experience. We are dedicated to offering travelers a connection to their destination through an immersive hospitality experience.