Food and Beverage Director

About us

Established in 2005, The Palace is a grand 80,000 square feet Palladian-style mansion nestled away on 30-acres picturesque grounds. The Palace is Central New Jersey’s most-sought-after venue for life’s important moments. What is most meaningful to us are the consistently favorable reviews we receive from our past clients on the top-tier wedding review sites such as The Knot and Wedding Wire, earning The Best of Awards from both, a distinction that is granted based on positive reviews from members of the site. We are excited to grow our team as we complete renovations to the property.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Food and Beverage Director to join our team. As the Food and Beverage Director, you will be responsible for leading Banquet Operations working cooperatively with the Executive Chef and directly lead, train and develop Front of the House staff ensuring the highest quality of service.

This is a leadership role that requires strong hospitality and back of house experience, excellent management skills and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and Supervise the daily operations of the Banquet Department

- Collaborate with Culinary Team on menu development recognizing current trends, competition, and best practices

- Maintain cost and inventory levels of Liquor, Linen and Supplies- ordering as needed

- Collaborate with all departments to coordinate banquet events

- Hire, train and motivate team, providing guidance and support

- Ensure Banquet staff have all been trained in responsible alcohol service.

- Meet or exceed all revenue, COGS and labor targets

- Monitor guest satisfaction and address any concerns or complaints promptly

- Implement cost control measures to maximize profitability

- Work in harmony with the sales team to ensure we are most competitive in our market

- Lead by example, demonstrating self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm

- Provide associates with the necessary tools, training and equipment they need to perform their job

- Develop and execute all SOPs for Banquet Department

- Monitor, direct, and coordinate effective sanitation, cleanliness, and organization effort in Banquet operating areas to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations

Skills:

- Strong leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

- Extensive knowledge of Hospitality, food preparation and culinary trends

- Proven experience in management within the hospitality industry

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Guest Focus.
• Leadership Skills.
• Stress Management/Composure.
• Problem-Solving Skills.
• Organizational Skills.
• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance, management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, 5 day work week to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10 years in food & beverage/hospitality
• 5 years Director of Food & Beverage experience

Compensation:

Annual Salary: $160-180K including bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Director Food and Beverage: 5 years (Required)
• Food and Beverage/Hospitality: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Somerset, NJ 08873: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person