Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Hersha Hospitality Management; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Director to oversee all food and beverage functions. This role involves ensuring that the division meets financial goals while maintaining exceptional guest service and sustainability standards. Responsibilities include training and supporting staff, managing food preparation, controlling inventory, and developing budgets. This position offers a dynamic work environment that values excellence and service. Join a team that believes in the power of people and strives for only the best in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Progressive food and beverage management experience in similar size hotel/venue required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing all food and beverage functions to meet financial goals.
• Monitor performance and ensure adherence to service and sanitation standards.
• Develop and manage the annual food & beverage budget.

Skills

Food and Beverage Management

Budget Management

Inventory Control

Guest Service Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Assist in the oversight of all food and beverage functions and outlets ensuring the division meets established financial and other goals while ensuring the department operates in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Essential Job Functions

1. Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
2. Monitor performance to ensure adherence to all service standards, sanitation standards, productivity standards to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
3. Monitor and control food & beverage inventories.
4. Maintain inventories of related food & beverage equipment.
5. Monitor and control labor costs.
6. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation levels to Health Department required ratings at all times.
7. Manage food preparation.
8. Organize multiple projects; manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
9. Monitor and forecast food & beverage revenues and expenses to ensure company goals are met on a monthly and yearly basis.
10. Implement new menu items that will increase customer satisfaction and perception of value as well as policies and procedures for food and beverage.
11. Develop and manage the annual food & beverage budget.
12. Implement and monitor ordering and receiving program to ensure proper quantity and prices on all purchases.
13. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
14. Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
15. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
2. Progressive food and beverage management experience in similar size hotel/venue required.

Work Environment and Context

1. Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
2. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.