Food & Beverage Director

Kennebunkport Resort Collection; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennekbunkport Resort Collection is seeking a seasoned Food & Beverage Manager in Tuscaloosa, AL to lead the department, ensure service excellence, and manage costs. You will supervise F&B operations, train managers, and coordinate with Sales on catering and events.

Strong leadership, English proficiency, and flexibility for extended hours are essential. The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in back-of-house operations, cost control, and F&B service with hands-on

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the back of the house (purchasing, kitchen operation, bar, restaurant or banquets).
• Experience related to cost control, labor relations and/or F&B service.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in F&B operations.

Responsibilities

• Administrates and supervises the Food and Beverage Department.
• Coordinates the delivery of all food and beverage services.
• Establishes standards and enforces rules for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Maintains control and condition of all equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and facilities in the department.
• Coordinates with Sales team to oversees planning, coordination and execution of all Catering and Events.
• Hires and trains managers and supervisors in the department.
• Responsible for training and development of F&B staff and managers.
• Counsels employees and issues disciplinary actions.
• Maintains records of personnel performance, labor cost, sickness, and overtime in the department.
• Controls food and beverage inventories and costs.
• Participates in planning and budgeting with the Controller and General Manager.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Time management

Flexibility

Weekend availability

Math skills

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Lifting ability 50 lbs

Hearing/vision

Job description

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Administrates and supervises the Food and Beverage Department.
• Coordinates the delivery of all food and beverage services.
• Establishes standards and enforces rules for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Maintains control and condition of all equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and facilities in the department.
• Coordinates with Sales team to oversees planning, coordination and execution of all Catering and Events.
• Hires and trains managers and supervisors in the department.
• Responsible for training and development of F&B staff and managers.
• Counsels employees and issues disciplinary actions.
• Maintains records of personnel performance, labor cost, sickness, and overtime in the department.
• Controls food and beverage inventories and costs.
• Participates in planning and budgeting with the Controller and General Manager.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Reports To:

Area General Manager

Required Training/Education/Experience:

Previous experience and training in cost control, labor relations and/or food and beverage service required. Five years of experience in the "back of the house" in areas such as purchasing, kitchen operation, bar and restaurant, and banquets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have command of the English language, written and verbal.
• Must be able to organize time effectively and work flexible and extended hours if necessary.
• Must be able to work flexible days and hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer usage skills.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time (90 percent of shift).
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Good hearing and vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Long hours sometimes required.