Food & Beverage Director

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department:
• Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
• Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department.
• Develops accurate and aggressive short and long range financial objectives for the Food and Beverage Department consistent with property objectives.
• Responsible for responding and handling all guest related issues pertaining to the department.
• Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff.
• Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
• Maintains and is responsible for Food and Beverage Department’s annual budget.
• Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Lead the food & beverage experience at Portico, Le Méridien Atlanta’s signature restaurant. Drive daily operations, profitability, and exceptional guest service while inspiring and developing a high-performing team. Oversee restaurant, catering, and kitchen operations, partner with Sales to maximize revenue, and ensure every detail meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent; degree in hospitality management, business, and/or culinary preferred.
• Safe food handling certification.
• Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools, as well as food and beverage cost controls.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.