Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A contemporary business hub with the highest standards of innovative hospitality. At the heart of Silicon Valley, experience a first-hand connection to the region’s tech legacy, sports and music venues and discover local adventures blended with artful sophistication. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley brings an inventive approach to creative events, seasonal pop-up experiences, lifestyle facilities and culinary craftsmanship that culminate in the ultimate urban getaway.

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is proud to provide our guest the highest standards of luxury and personalized service. At Four Seasons we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating every one we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us, discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

The Opportunity:

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is currently looking for an Assistant Director of Food and Beverage.

Essential function of the job:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline employees and managers in multiple Food & Beverage operations and outlets to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met. 

• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit. 

• The ability to be visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons. 

• The ability to work closely with the Hotel Manager, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to design an effective menu and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality.

• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.  

• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors and chef partnerships. 

• Assist the Hotel Manager in preparing Annual Budgets for the division.

• Willing to work flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities, and willing to accept assignments on an as needed basis in order to promote teamwork. This includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

• Makes suggestions to improve revenue, reduce cost, and increase guest satisfaction.

• Assures that Four Seasons Service and Culture standards are being met.

• Leads and manages in a way that supports Four Seasons’ Brand and Philosophy.

• Supports and creates programs and initiatives that encourage employee development, training, and career growth within the Food & Beverage Division.

• Assist with service in all Food & Beverage outlets.

• Assist with set-up and cleaning of operational areas.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.

• 3-5 years previous experience in multiple food & beverage department head positions.

• Proven leadership capabilities.

• Experience is fine dining/high end dining is required. 

• Experience with Chef Partnerships is preferred. 

• Requires a working knowledge of division ope