F&B Director at Aperture Hotels in Atlanta, GA

F&B Director

The Food & Beverage Director works closely with the Executive Management Team to oversee Restaurant, Bar, & Banquet functions within the hotel to ensure we maintain high standards of food and beverage quality and service. Including running a profitable business by managing food & beverage cost, inventory and labor.

Benefits:

• Employer Matching 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• FREE life insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Management training

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for event management, food and beverage day-to-day functions, including staff, Kitchen Management, guest interactions, office administration duties, vendor communications, and labor costs
• Oversee the management of staff and partner with HR to help resolve employee relations issues
• Ensure that operational standards are met in regards to sanitation codes and laws, food storage, and loss prevention
• Responsible for the management of all aspects of the restaurant, kitchen, dining room and function rooms
• Work closely with Human Resources to assist with recruiting, training, and performance management
• Motivates the staff to ensure that guest receives excellent services
• Directs, implements and maintains great service to guests
• Supervising cash handling procedures
• Finding training opportunities through daily activities
• Inspire the staff to look at job responsibilities through the guests’ perspectives
• Communicate and collaborate with other hotel departments including Sales, Restaurants, Catering, etc. to ensure seamless guest service and creative solutions to venue and event opportunities
• Solicit local group Food & Beverage business; maintain the services and reputation of the Hotel and act as a management representative to group clients
• Work with Area Hotel Manager on Marketing, Menu, costing and labor for all F&B outlets.
• Management of inventory and labor cost controls.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be willing to work long hours and sometimes unpredictable hours which may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be an excellent communicator with the ability to multitask and think quickly when under pressure
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs plus stand, walk and move around during majority of the day
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Hotel & Restaurant Management is preferred
• At least 2 years of food & beverage experience is required. Previous experience in supervising food & beverage team in a full-service boutique or luxury hotel environment is preferred
• Basic computer skills is required. Prior experience using Microsoft Office and knowledge of standard restaurant and bar operations technology including Micros and Open Table is preferred
• Must be able to communicate professionally in English, both written and verbal. Conversational abilities in Spanish also desired
• Active Food Handler’s certificate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Aperture Hotels is an established hotel management company with a management portfolio of well-known brands including Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Hotel Indigo, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn and Suites, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Home2, as well as an Independent.

We offer a dynamic work environment with avenues for professional and personal growth. Aperture strives to create a positive work environment where team members feel like they are part of family, receive a high level of respect, and are recognized for their merits and accomplishments.

We are seeking an individual who embodies the core values that are integral to our success:

• Be Transparent & Accountable
• Be Actively Curious
• Embrace Growth
• Create Value for Stakeholders
• Commit and Care

Employment and job discrimination is prohibited by several federal and state laws including, but not limited to, Title V11, EPA, ADEA, and ADA. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aperture Hotels thrives in a diverse environment and seeks to celebrate differences and their positive impact on growth. For more information, employees and/or candidates are encouraged to visit https://www.eeoc.gov.