Executive Director of Food & Beverage

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Fontainebleau Development. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.

Scope of Position

The Executive Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for successfully managing the Food and Beverage operations of the hotel and to run the operation profitably (meeting or exceeding budget) ensuring full implementation of JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort and Spa standards of service and safety and the highest levels of guest satisfaction. As a member of the Executive Committee the position champions develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brands target customer and property associates.

Responsibilities

Responsible for directing the Restaurant Banquets In-Room Dining Lounge and Bars and Recreational Operations.
Constantly monitor food and beverage operations for maximum sales growth and profit potential while maintaining guest satisfaction.
Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the Food & Beverage operations in the front of the house.
Directs the budget management for the department. Ensures budget are complete accurate and in line with the hotel goals.
Assist to evaluate and potentially reposition the food and beverage concept through food format restaurant design and marketing and specific activities to build business as needed.
Focus on food and beverage marketing and guest service delivery efforts that build the loyalty of existing customers while also attracting new ones. Work with the F&B team to develop distinctive or signature services and products that can provide a degree of separation from our competitors.
Work with the Culinary on menu engineering.
Track weekly labor reports to ensure productivity.
Exercise quality control for food and beverage.
Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of
Interview hire train and motivate a highly qualified and effective team capable of providing optimum staff support for the organization; plan assign review and direct work; evaluate and appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
Ensure all daily rehearsal meetings are conducted.
Coordinate food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service.
Works with Human Resources to ensure compliance with all local state and federal (OSHA Health Department) regulations.
Reviews property specific event operations annually and makes appropriate adjustments.
Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by senior management.

Position Requirements

Minimum 5-10 years experience as a leader in a food and beverage environment luxury hotel preferred.
Strong restaurant operation background.
Proven leadership organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
Possess the following strengths: high energy entrepreneurial spirit motivational leader proven track record in high volume concept effective communicator effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line.
Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

Education

4-year University/College degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management Hospitality Business Administration or related major.
OR

Five plus years of experience in and beverage or related professional area.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate in the English language. Second language is a plus.
Ability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends and able to perform multiple tasks.
Able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.
Experience using computers and software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook).

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be physically fit to lift pull and push items up to 50 pounds.
Also requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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