Director of Food and Beverage

AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and has a proven track record in managing food and beverage operations to join our team at the Hotel AKA Boston Common.

Team Member Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day operations for all restaurant outlets, beverage, and purchasing operations.
• Control and manage all areas of cost management including cost of beverage, salaries and wages, and other expenses.
• In collaboration with the Human Resources department, direct and oversee recruitment and development of associates; interview, hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews, resolve conflict through fair treatment policy, discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Implement and manage all company programs to ensure compliance with the SOPs and LSOPs; to include safety and sanitary regulation, all federal, state, franchise, and local regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to the guest.
• Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the Food and Beverage areas and equipment in the hotel to protect the assets, comply with regulations and ensure quality service.
• Respond to customer trends, needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.
• Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of post-high school education.
• Minimum of five years of employment in a related position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Command of the English language both written and verbal.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Sits, stands, bends, stretches, lifts items, and moves frequently during working hours

AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences is a part of Franklin Hospitality, a family owned and operated company, we consider our Team Members the most important asset. With over 100 years of history and experience behind us we’re always looking for Team Members ready to join our family. AKA Hotels provide short stay accommodations with a high‐quality, livable experience.

AKA Hotels provide short stay accommodations with a high-quality, livable experience. Now for the first time, the friendly service and attention to detail travelers have come to expect from AKA Residences is available for nightly and weekly stays.