Area Director Food & Beverage

The Area Director of Food and Beverage oversee the operational and financial performance of restaurants, bars, banquets, and culinary services for both; the 5-Star/5-Diamond Kimpton Seafire and Hotel Indigo. They will provide friendly service, exceptional gastronomic experiences through excellent food quality, strong price value, and consistent delivery within an attractive and diverse environment. The role also involves developing an annual marketing plan to penetrate new sales opportunities and maximize utilization within existing markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the food and beverage department. 
• Monitor budgets in all areas of cost control with consistent focus on cost of sales and payroll.
• Review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted. 
• Manage food costs and controlling inventory.
• Increase level of guest satisfaction by delivery of an exceptional product and service.
• Direct the day-to-day activities and assignments of food and beverage staff, ensure proper coverage, develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals, and assign/prioritize work.
• Motivating and monitoring employee performance.
• Provide direct oversight of property-wide Banquet and Catering operations.
• Partner with the Sales Department to review all F&B minimums and selling guidelines.
• Collaborate with Director of Sales and Director of Catering on sales and marketing strategies.
• Own and lead all aspects of F&B strategy across both properties.
• Ensure each concept maintains a distinct identity, positioning and guest appeal.
• Drive excellence in quality, service standards and overall guest experience.
• Build, mentor and inspire high-performing leadership teams, while navigating the multicultural dynamics of the destination and workforce.
• Lead concept development, renovations and new openings.
• Drive innovation, creative programming and portfolio evolution.
• Build strategic partnerships with internationally recognized chefs and brands for both pop up and long-term collaborations.
• Ensure that proper evaluation of food product, front-of-the-house employee performance, and development of product consistent with our market position.
• Ongoing maintenance of the physical asset through capital planning as required in the budget process.
• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; address complaints and resolve issues or concerns.
• Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WE'RE SEEKING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management or equivalent field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food and Beverage.
• Preferred luxury resort hotel experience.
• Caribbean and/or island experience preferred.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable).
• Level 1 or higher certification of Court of Master Sommelier or equivalent experience is required.
• Excellent skills in budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, PL management.
• Must be able to diplomatically handle challenging situations and people, maintain professionalism, solve practical problems, interpret instructions, and exercise independent judgement and discretion in significant matters, while also dealing with various concrete variables.
• Proven systems knowledge and experience with Aloha/Avero, Infogenisis, OpenTable and ADP/eTime payroll or combination of these systems required.
• This position requires a flexible schedule, must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands.

Salary range: $155,000.00 USD - $170,000.00 USD annually. This job is also eligible for bonus, and allowances.