Assistant Director of F&B

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE at Destination Geneva NationalJoin the fun fast-paced team at Destination Geneva National in beautiful Lake Geneva Wisconsins premier resort town. Sleek and contemporary the redesigned Lodge Geneva National offers panoramic lake views at its signature restaurant Crafted Italia featuring a modern Italian menu. Special event space also overlooks the hotels lush shoreline grounds and opens to a sprawling veranda which features Snow Globes in the winter and a Deck Bar and poolside Cabana program in the summer. Here is your opportunity to join the areas premier restaurant and event group and put your stamp on this extensive and innovative F&B OVERVIEWThe multi-faceted role of Assistant Director of Food & Beverage requires a dynamic leader with a passion for gastronomy mixology wine and event management. You will oversee all aspects of food and beverage service for Lodge Geneva Nationals hotel restaurant coffee & wine bar special events and catering and seasonal outlets while ensuring that product and service quality match or exceed brand standards. Additionally you will maintain the operating budget and inventory hire and supervise front of house staff and ensure compliance with all F&B policies and procedures while working closely with the F&B Director and VP of F&B at Destination Geneva RESPONSIBILITIESCulinary Excellence: Ensure that our outlets restaurants maintain the highest standards of culinary excellence. Collaborate with our culinary team to create innovative menus that cater to a diverse clientele.F&B Outlets: Oversee the hotels signature restaurant Crafted Italia as well as the bean vine coffee & wine bar and seasonal Deck Bar and Cabana & Snow Globe programs. Daily MOD shifts menu & cocktail list creation expediting food marketing the venues and ensuring high levels of service are all part of this Events & Catering: Plan coordinate and execute special events including holidays festivals and wine dinners. Oversee the execution of close to 50 weddings annually as well as other social events while ensuring impeccable service and guest satisfaction. Execute BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) and attend weekly planning Leadership: Recruit hire lead and inspire a team of dedicated culinary service and event staff to deliver outstanding hospitality. Foster a positive work environment and promote professional growth within the Management: Manage the food and beverage budget optimize costs and maximize revenue while maintaining high-quality standards. Monitor inventory pricing and profitability while also maintaining par levels communicating with vendors and placing weekly beverage and supply Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with resort guests Geneva National members and wine enthusiasts. Solicit and respond to feedback ensuring that their expectations are consistently met or : Ensure compliance with all health safety and sanitation standards as well as relevant food and beverage regulations and licensing experience as a Director of Food & Beverage or a similar senior leadership role in the hospitality for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Strong culinary background a organizational and event management skills.A deep appreciation for wine and spirits and experience in tastings and pairing/themed leadership and interpersonal acumen and the ability to manage budgets problem-solving skills and attention to innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous media skills are a plus.A bachelors degree in hospitality management or a related field is preferred.