Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking an enthusiastic Restaurant Assistant General Manager/Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to lead a dynamic team and drive strategic initiatives across our Miami property. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to achieve targets, mentor managers, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in senior F&B roles, a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or equivalent, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant Assistant General Manager or Assistant Director of Food and Beverage.
• Level 1 Certification of Court of Master Sommelier or equivalent experience.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certification (if applicable).
• Budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, and PL management.
• Ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations with integrity.
• Ability to interpret instructions and use independent judgment on significant matters.
• Proven systems knowledge with Avero/Aloha, Micros and ADP/eTime payroll (or similar).
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Attend property meetings and lead managers within F+B.
• Understand and implement property's sales and PR strategies.
• Assist chefs with menu engineering and seasonal specials.
• Train and communicate with all staff.
• Plan and coordinate special events on and off property, representing the property.
• Ensure staff complete required trainings and certifications.
• Support the Director of F+B with projects.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff; manage performance and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with restaurant, IRD, bar, and banquet teams.

Job description

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

Seeking an enthusiastic candidate who will work closely with and report directly to the Director of Food & Beverage to achieve company targets and goals, provide leadership and contribute to the strategic development of the restaurants.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Include

• Attend property meetings.
• Develop and lead managers within F+B.
• Understand the property's sales and public relations strategies.
• Assist the Chef(s) on menu engineering such as seasonal specials.
• Assist with training and communication to all staff.
• Lead and coordinate the planning and execution of special events on and off property, act as representation of the property at said events.
• Ensure all staff has completed all appropriate trainings and certifications that may be required.
• Assist the Director of F+B with projects.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; address complaints and resolve issues or concerns.
• Work with the restaurant team, IRD team, bar team, and banquet team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or equivalent field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant Assistant General Manager or Assistant Director of Food and Beverage.
• Level 1 Certification of Court of Master Sommelier or equivalent experience.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certification (if applicable).
• Excellent skills in budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, and PL management.
• Able to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of integrity.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions and regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion about matters of significance.
• Proven systems knowledge and experience with Avero/Aloha, Micros and ADP/eTime payroll or combination of these systems.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.