Director of Food and Beverage I The Farnam I Omaha, NE
9 days ago
Omaha
Job Description Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Director of F & B for The Farnam, Autograph Collection in Omaha, NE. Annual Salary: 115k-127k per year Job Purpose: Plan and manage operations of the Food and Beverage departments to achieve customer (guest, employees, corporate and owners) satisfaction and quality service while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Position is responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the Food & Beverage operations in the front and back of the house. Develops and recommends the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans. The major areas of responsibility/management include: Catering Operations, Kitchen, Restaurant(s), Room Service and Lounge(s). Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee. Manage the human resources within the division. Direct and oversee recruitment and development of employees; hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews, resolve conflict through fair treatment policy, discipline and terminate, as appropriate. • Develop, recommend, implement and manage the division's annual budget, business/marketing plan, forecasts and objectives to meet/exceed management expectations., • Implement and manage all company programs (company/franchise) to ensure compliance with the SOPs; to include safety and sanitary regulation, all federal, state and local regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to the guest., • Market the Food and Beverage outlets; develop and manage the implementation of menus, package deals, promotions, activations, displays, decorations and presentations within corporate guidelines to capture more in-house guests and a larger share of the local market to meet/exceed sales and financial goals and objectives., • Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the food and beverage areas and equipment in the hotel to protect the asset, comply with regulations and ensure quality service., • Resolve customer complaints, as appropriate, to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality. Qualifications and Requirements: High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent. Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards. This job requires the ability to perform the following: • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food & beverage/hospitality profession. This includes the knowledge required for management of people, complex problems and food and beverage management. Must have some culinary training and/or experience in a fine dining establishment., • Ability to study, analyze and interpret complex activities., • Must possess highly developed communication skills to negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s), and/or corporate clients., • Must possess excellent comprehension and hearing skills due to telephone and face-to-face interaction with guests, corporate office and associates., • Must have excellent vision for administrative responsibilities (i.e., forecast, purchase orders, budget review and invoice approval)., • Must possess excellent speech communications for guest, corporate, vendor and associate interaction, 100% of the work day., • Must be literate for written guest communication, administrative and Human Resource responsibilities. Requires excellent reading and writing abilities., • Must be able to meet physical demands of the role. Other: • Being passionate about people and service., • Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees., • Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc., • Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit., • Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used., • Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays Amazing Benefits At A Glance: • Team Driven and Values Based Culture, • Medical/Dental/Vision, • Vacation & Holiday Pay, • Same-day pay available, • Employee Assistance Program, • Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program, • Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio, • Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other), • 401(k), • Employee assistance program, • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Flexible spending account, • Life insurance, • Parental leave, • Referral program