Avocet Hospitality Group
Join our team at Food & Beverage Director at the Admiral Hotel! We’re seeking to hire a strategic and service-driven Food & Beverage Director to lead all aspects of our F&B operations.
Location: 251 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602
Salary: $85,000 per year with annual bonus opportunities
Benefits:
Culture that values passion, individuality, and fun
Opportunities for internal growth and development
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
Company provided life insurance
Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching up to 3.5%
Referral program
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants
Position Summary The overall objective and purpose of the Food and Beverage Director position is to direct and oversee all aspects of the organization’s food and beverage operations, ensuring the program is in compliance with standards for quality, service and safety, while maintaining a profitable F&B department. This role provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by the organization.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Assist with conceptual development and implementation of F+B outlets
Assist with budget development, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting
Actively participate in the floor operations of the outlets
Develop and implement creative strategies to increase revenues
Ensure competitive pricing through vendor management
Monitor business volume forecast and plan accordingly in areas of labor, productivity, costs, and other expenses
Work in concert with the Executive Chef to plan, cost‑out, and implement menus and related activities
Inspect food and food preparation areas to maintain high quality standards and enforce safe food handling procedures and sanitation standards
Investigate and resolve food and beverage quality and service complaints
Ensure that food supplies and equipment are secure and inventoried on a regular basis through proper inventory control
Participate in hiring, training, evaluation and necessary disciplinary actions of food service personnel
Maintain a strong positive presence in each area and closely monitor guest satisfaction
Participate in weekly Leadership meetings to meet business objectives and provide insight and direction as needed
Maintain and foster positive relationships with personnel, guests, vendors and third‑party contractors
Manage service standards of the restaurants, bars, coffee shop and banquet services
Manage and ensure the adherence to safe food handling practices and techniques, sanitation and legal regulations of all kitchens, bars and service areas
Establish and maintain positive rapport with guests to foster repeat business
Maintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protect Company assets
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned, planned or unplanned
Supervisory Responsibilities
F&B Outlet Managers
Banquets Department
Job Requirements Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related training equivalent
Experience:
3+ years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title
Skills:
Experience within luxury brand/markets
Working Conditions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical & Mental Requirements
Regularly required to move 10lbs on a daily basis
Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs on a weekly basis
Regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting and standing for long and short periods of time
Work Environment
Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise
Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration
Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice
Who We Are The Admiral: Illuminate Your Career in a World of Elegance. With a mission to dazzle and delight, we provide an environment that’s as inspiring as it is welcoming. As part of our team, you’ll be the face of a storied hotel where tradition meets innovation, and every day is a celebration of our city's rich culture. Learn more at theadmiralhotel.com.
EOE/DFWP
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Location: 251 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602
Salary: $85,000 per year with annual bonus opportunities
Benefits:
Culture that values passion, individuality, and fun
Opportunities for internal growth and development
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
Company provided life insurance
Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching up to 3.5%
Referral program
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants
Position Summary The overall objective and purpose of the Food and Beverage Director position is to direct and oversee all aspects of the organization’s food and beverage operations, ensuring the program is in compliance with standards for quality, service and safety, while maintaining a profitable F&B department. This role provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by the organization.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Assist with conceptual development and implementation of F+B outlets
Assist with budget development, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting
Actively participate in the floor operations of the outlets
Develop and implement creative strategies to increase revenues
Ensure competitive pricing through vendor management
Monitor business volume forecast and plan accordingly in areas of labor, productivity, costs, and other expenses
Work in concert with the Executive Chef to plan, cost‑out, and implement menus and related activities
Inspect food and food preparation areas to maintain high quality standards and enforce safe food handling procedures and sanitation standards
Investigate and resolve food and beverage quality and service complaints
Ensure that food supplies and equipment are secure and inventoried on a regular basis through proper inventory control
Participate in hiring, training, evaluation and necessary disciplinary actions of food service personnel
Maintain a strong positive presence in each area and closely monitor guest satisfaction
Participate in weekly Leadership meetings to meet business objectives and provide insight and direction as needed
Maintain and foster positive relationships with personnel, guests, vendors and third‑party contractors
Manage service standards of the restaurants, bars, coffee shop and banquet services
Manage and ensure the adherence to safe food handling practices and techniques, sanitation and legal regulations of all kitchens, bars and service areas
Establish and maintain positive rapport with guests to foster repeat business
Maintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protect Company assets
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned, planned or unplanned
Supervisory Responsibilities
F&B Outlet Managers
Banquets Department
Job Requirements Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related training equivalent
Experience:
3+ years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title
Skills:
Experience within luxury brand/markets
Working Conditions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical & Mental Requirements
Regularly required to move 10lbs on a daily basis
Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs on a weekly basis
Regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting and standing for long and short periods of time
Work Environment
Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise
Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration
Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice
Who We Are The Admiral: Illuminate Your Career in a World of Elegance. With a mission to dazzle and delight, we provide an environment that’s as inspiring as it is welcoming. As part of our team, you’ll be the face of a storied hotel where tradition meets innovation, and every day is a celebration of our city's rich culture. Learn more at theadmiralhotel.com.
EOE/DFWP
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