Food & Beverage Director

Collegiate Hotel Group® is seeking a Food & Beverage Director to join Graduate by Hilton Bloomington and its brilliant team of hospitality enthusiasts. 

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Responsible for budgeted revenues and expenses and improves profitability related to the Food & Beverage Department 

• Monitors budgets in all areas of cost control with consistent focus on cost of inventory, sales, and payroll 

• Increases level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an outstanding product and service 

• Understands and executes all brand directives for strategic partners 

• Complies with brand dictated menus and programs 

• Directs the daily activities and assignments of staff, ensure appropriate coverage, develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals, and assign/prioritize work 

• Directs Supervision to the Executive Chef to provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests 

• Provides direct oversight of the property wide Banquet and Catering options 

• Partners with the Sales Department to review all F+B minimums and selling guidelines.  

• Collaborates with Director of Sales on sales and marketing strategies 

• Accountable for all Brand Standards related to Food and Beverage 

• Directly leads all aspects of banquet operations including developing and maintaining managerial and captain oversight of all operations 

• Reviews and approves all menus and pricing in restaurant outlets and banquet/catering.  

• Ensures that evaluation of food product, front-of-house employee performance, and development of product consistent with our market position.  

• Develops a selection and pricing strategy for all liquors and wines, and supervise their procurement 

• Ongoing maintenance of the physical asset through capital planning as required in the budget process 

• Follows all Health and Safety regulations 

• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; address complaints and problem solve 

• Other duties as assigned 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred 

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management or equivalent is preferred 

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food & Beverage 

• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable) 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of alcohol serving practices and