Director, F&B Operations

Loews Hotels & Co, Home Office; None; Remoto; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prominent hotel chain is seeking an experienced Director of Food & Beverage Operations to develop signature dining experiences, oversee high-performing operations, and inspire teams. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience in upscale, high-volume settings. Strong leadership and strategic collaboration skills are essential. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Servizi

Competitive health & wellness benefits

401(k) & company match

Paid Sick Days and Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Competenze

• Minimum 10 years' experience in banquet and multi-outlet operations.
• Expert knowledge of banquet production and restaurant concepts.
• Ability to create innovative F&B concepts.

Mansioni

• Drive the creation of signature dining experiences.
• Develop and implement food and beverage operations.
• Collaborate with corporate and hotel resources for high-performing operations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic collaboration

Creative problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or related field

Master's degree or higher in related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Food purchase platforms (Avendra)

Descrizione del lavoro

Our Loews Hotels & Co Home Office remote teams provide support to all our properties throughout the United States. Our talented teams provide guidance over strategic planning, operations, revenue management, communications, marketing, finance, human resources, and information technology.

Who We Are : Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co-operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here ; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer :

Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match

Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement

Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement

Training & Development opportunities, career growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

Many of our Leadership positions are bonus eligible

What We're Looking For :

As an innovative and experienced Director, Food & Beverage Operations, you will drive the creation of signature dining experiences that embody the Loews Hotels Brand Promise. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Senior Vice President, Food & Beverage and Design, as well as various operations executives, to develop and implement high-performing food and beverage operations that exceed guest expectations and drive market-leading performance and revenue. Your expertise will be crucial in the development and implementation of new restaurant and menu concepts, promotional activities, beverage programs, and company-wide training programs.

Who You Are :

Innovative Visionary : You possess a forward-thinking mindset, constantly pushing the boundaries to create groundbreaking food and beverage experiences that are authentically local to each location

Transformative Leader : You inspire and lead teams with a clear vision, driving change and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation

Strategic Collaborator : You excel at building strong partnerships and working collaboratively with diverse teams, ensuring seamless integration of ideas and execution while fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can thrive

Creative Problem Solver : You thrive on tackling complex challenges with creative solutions, always finding new ways to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency

Veterans and military spouses encouraged to apply

What You'll Do :

Effectively collaborate and partner with corporate, hotel and third-party resources to deliver the highest quality and highest performing operations possible while maintaining alignment with ever changing demands of our guests and the industry

Direct and coordinate the management-related activities of all Loews Food and Beverage outlets

Organize the development of new restaurant concepts, promotional activities, beverage programs including Banquets and Meeting and Events, and other Food and Beverage operations which exceed guest expectations and hotel standards

Develop Food and Beverage concepts with the goal of increasing brand recognition and revenues

Monitor and share industry trends and best practices

Continually analyze, develop and implement partnerships that will financially benefit Loews Hotels and enhance the brand

Participate in Loews Food & Beverage company-wide Public Relations and Marketing programs

Develop company-wide training programs then monitor action plans in coordination with Loews Learning and Development stakeholders

Evaluate In-Room-Dining and Mini-Bar analytics to develop strategies that realize increased profitability and business improvement

Provide leadership and develop Meetings and Events improvement strategies in partnership with company stakeholders

Participation in budgeted Food and Beverage sales initiatives

Conduct meetings as required to communicate effectively with all department managers to ensure that they are kept up to date on pertinent hotel information and activities

Communicate frequently as needed with all Food and Beverage operators providing current information on the development of relevant food and beverage concepts

Work with Executive Chefs and outlet managers to improve existing menus and develop new menus as needed

Participation and input towards Food & Beverage Marketing activities

Travel to hotels / locations to manage projects, meet with vendors, meeting property management teams, etc.

Required to attend / complete all mandatory training sessions and meetings

Regular attendance in conformance with standards

May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel

Your Experience Includes :

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field required

Master's degree or higher in related field preferred

ServeSafe, HACP, Food Service Manager Certification preferred; ability to obtain / maintain certifications required

Minimum 10 years' experience in sizable banquet operations and multi-tiered outlet operations in up-scale, high volume multi-outlet hotel or restaurant environment required

Expert knowledge of Banquet production and operations preferred

Expert knowledge of controlled beverage options and restaurant concepts preferred

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Food and Beverage operations

Ability to envision / create innovative F&B concepts that address the needs of the establishment and market

Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills

Must have thorough understanding of food purchase platforms (Avendra)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and ordering platforms such as Adecco and Avendra supply systems

Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays based on business need

Must be willing and able to travel approximately 50% (or more) of the time to hotels across all regions

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.