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Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
New Orleans, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jan 2025

About the role

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:

Riverfront luxury in one of America's most celebrated cities. Unlocking the authentic New Orleans, Four Seasons invites you to our landmark tower – a heritage icon with a central downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi River. Dine on innovative Louisiana cuisine, relax by our resort-style pool, and plan your own private event at our 34th-floor observation deck boasting NOLA’s best views.

About the Role:

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our amazing Food and Beverage team as an Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage is a senior manager who works closely with the Director to ensure guests receive the highest level of food and service.

What you will do:

  • 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.

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

  • Work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to design an effective menu, cocktail program and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price.

  • 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. 

  • Comply with Four Seasons’ policies, procedures and standards.

  • Work harmoniously and professionally with all co-workers and supervisors and lead team to do the same.

What you bring:

  • College Degree in business and/or hospitality (hotel and restaurant) management preferred

  • 3-5 years working in previous department head F&B outlets

  • Ability to clearly communicate through verbal and written communication.

  • Ability to quickly learn and navigate various computer and operating systems to be used in the hotel and in outlets.

What we offer:

  • Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

  • Excellent Training and Development opportunities

  • Discounted Accommodations at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort

  • Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

  • Complimentary Employee Meals

  • And much more!

Schedule and Hours:

  • This position is a full-time position. Candidates must be able to work mornings, nights, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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