Food & Beverage Director - Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor

Schulte Hospitality Group; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Food & Beverage Director for their Ann Arbor location. The role involves financial oversight, team leadership, and ensuring superior guest satisfaction through quality food and service. Suitable candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management and have substantial experience in the industry.

Benefits

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Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care

401k plan with company match

Paid time off for eligible team members

Holiday pay and paid holidays

Pet insurance

Discounted hotel rooms

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food & Beverage.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeting and profitability in the Food & Beverage Department.
• Directs daily activities of the staff and oversees banquet operations.
• Ensures compliance with brand standards and health regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of alcohol serving practices

Knowledge of labor laws

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality / Restaurant Management

Job description

Description

Collegiate Hotel Group is seeking a Food & Beverage Director to join Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor a nd its brilliant team of hospitality enthusiasts.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for budgeted revenues and expenses and improves profitability related to the Food & Beverage Department

• Monitors budgets in all areas of cost control with consistent focus on cost of inventory, sales, and payroll

• Increase s level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an outstanding product and service

• Understands and executes all brand directives for strategic partners

• Complies with brand dictated menus and programs

• Direct s the daily activities and assignments of staff, ensure appropriate coverage , develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals, and assign/prioritize work

• Direct s Supervision to the Executive Chef to provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests

• Provide s direct oversight of the property wide Banquet and Catering options

• Partner s with the Sales Department to review all F+B minimums and selling guidelines.

• Collaborate s with Director of Sales on sales and marketing strategies

• Accountable for all Brand Standards related to Food and Beverage

• Directly lead s all aspects of banquet operations including developing and maintaining managerial and captain oversight of all operations

• Review s and approves all menus and pricing in restaurant outlets and banquet/catering.

• Ensure s that evaluation of food product, front-of-house employee performance, and development of product consistent with our market position.

• Develop s a selection and pricing strategy for all liquors and wines, and supervise their procurement

• Ongoing maintenance of the physical asset through capital planning as required in the budget process

• Follow s all Health and Safety regulations

• Interview s , hire s , and train s employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; address complaints and problem solve

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality /Restaurant Management or equivalent is preferred

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food & Beverage

• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of alcohol serving practices and standards

• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws as well as local health and sanitation laws and regulations

• Experience in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of restaurant, bar and culinary talent

• Experience managing Restaurant and Bars in the capacity of Assistant General Manager or higher

• Extensive passion for and an understanding of the Restaurant and Bar industry and proven track record of success

• Leadership and supervisory practices and skills; effective verbal and written communication skills

• Team player

• Ability to exceed expectations of guests

• Problem solving, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills

BENEFITS/ PERKS

• Work today, get paid today, with Daily Pay!

• Free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access for all team members starting day one!

• Multiple health insurance and life insurance options

• 401k plan + company match

• Paid time off for eligible team members

• Holiday pay/ paid holidays

• Pet insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounted hotel rooms

• Savings Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

*Collegiate Hotel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer .