What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Food and Beverage position at The Doubletree by Hilton Burlington?
Senior Executive Committee position reporting to General Manager
Competitive Pay! relocation Assistance Available!
The Doubletree by Hilton Burlington is Vermont’s largest hotel & conference center. Known as a premier location for meetings, events and travelers the Doubletree offers guests a quality experience when visiting Vermont. The hotel has recently completed a $16 million dollar renovation to include all 30,000 sq ft of event space, guest rooms, public areas and more! This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and seasoned hospitality team.
Administer required training and development of the food & beverage management team.
Operate the food & beverage area utilizing Brand Standards & AAM 15 Management best practices.
- Create and maintain optimal staffing levels to deliver outstanding service during breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef & the Catering Sales Team in completing a formal menu review and revision: quarterly for restaurant & semi-annually for banquets.
Works closely with Event Managers in the preparation for conferences & catering events.
Suggests ways to maximize revenue from events, upscale recommendations and appeal cash concession offerings.
Stays abreast of emerging food & beverage trends & implement those that would benefit the hotel.
Consistently enforce all hotel policy regarding employee attendance, appearance standards & service standards.
- Ensure responsible alcoholic beverage service is practiced at all times. Strictly adhere to all local & state regulations regarding food & alcohol service.
Manage payroll expenses to maintain high service standards and payroll cost within budget.
Sustain food & beverage cost of sales to align with budget.
Function as member of the hotel leadership team.
Position Requirements
To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:
· Minimum of 5 years management experience as a Food & Beverage Director or similar position in a large, upscale conference hotel
· Bachelor degree in business, hospitality or related field
· Savvy in menu engineering
· Skilled in conference and event execution for groups of 500 plus
· Above average skill in Microsoft Office applications
· Flexibility & willingness to work a varied schedule based on the needs of the business'
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
