The purpose of The Director of Food & Beverage position is to direct, supervise and provide leadership for the Food & Beverage Services in efforts to achieve the highest levels of Guest Satisfaction, quality service and compliance with St Joe Hospitality policies and procedures while meeting/exceeding financial goals. This position is responsible for the short-term planning and day-to-day operations of the Division. The role directly supervises the Banquet Supervisor, Restaurant Manager, and managers of all other outlets. The Director of Food & Beverage recommends, implements, and monitors the departments budgets and manages expenses within approved budget constraints.
Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Cover the duties of the Resort Manager in their absence
Provide overall leadership and accountability for the Food & Beverage Division, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with St. Joe Hospitality, Forbes, and AAA Standards
Maintain effective relationships and communication with Culinary, Sales, and Marketing teams to identify revenue-maximizing opportunities
Ensure smooth day-today operations across all Food & Beverage outlets, including oversight of reservations systems and event/banquet functions
Implement and enforce standard operation procedures (SOPs), policies, and legal requirements, including wage and hour and alcoholic beverage regulations
Develop, monitor, and manager department budgets, including forecasting, reforecasting, and day-to-day budget oversight
Maintain responsibility for departmental sales, expenses, and profitability goals
Approve and analyze menu proposals, wine lists, and product offerings to ensure cost efficiency and revenue optimization
Monitor ordering and receiving programs to ensure proper quantity, pricing, and quality of supplies
Identify cost saving opportunities and implement strategies to improve operations efficiency
Resolve guest complaints and proactively address potential issues to ensure high levels of satisfaction
Monitor operational issues, associate performance, and service delivery to maintain quality assurance standards
Assist with the planning and execution of special events and banquets, ensuring exceptional guest experiences
Recruit, train, develop, coach, and empower staff to maintain high levels of engagement, performance, and adherence to standards
Approve organizational charts, staffing levels, job descriptions, and scheduling procedures for all departments
Develop and manage training programs and professional development plans for all staff and management personnel
Conduct performance evaluations, salary reviews, and provide discipline or recognition as appropriate
Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, and preventive maintenance standards
Develop, manage, and maintain safety standards across all Food & Beverage departments
Monitor operational systems, equipment, and vehicles to ensure optimal performance
Research new products and trends to enhance offerings and profitability
Participate in task forces, committees, and special projects as assigned
Maintain open communication and positive working relationships with all departments
Perform all other duties as assigned
Numbers & Facts
Location
Sunnyside, FL
Skills
Beveragesunmatched
Bid Analysisunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
Expense Managementunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food Servicesunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Market Researchunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Training Program Developmentunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
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