LyfeDesign.com is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Food and Beverage Director to lead an upcoming luxury hotel in Seattle, Washington. This position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Food & Beverage operations, including but not limited to strategic planning, financial management, team leadership, and customer relations. The F&B Director will play a pivotal role in driving the company's growth and ensuring that business objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive food and beverage strategy aligned with the hotel's overall goals and guest expectations.
• Be creative and innovative with the ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach.
• Stay current with local hotel luxury industry trends and market demands to enhance the hotels food and beverage offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, and presentation in all F&B front and back of house areas.
• Develop and manage the annual F&B budget, ensuring financial goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Implement cost control measures and monitor expenses to maximize profitability.
• Review and approve departmental payroll to ensure compliance with budget.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and other leaders to create and regularly update innovative and diverse menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea that cater to the preferences and dietary needs of guests and customers, ensuring menus reflect local industry and competitive market trends.
• Ensure menu offerings and pricing are competitive and reflect the quality and standards.
• Curate a well-balanced and diverse selection of beverages including specialty cocktails, wines, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic offerings.
• Create a comprehensive beverage menu that complements and pairs well with the food offerings, considering the preferences of the target audience and the overall theme of the hotel and brand.
• Develop a wine list with a variety of options, considering different grape varietals, regions, and styles.
• Maintain and update the beverage menu seasonally to incorporate new and seasonal ingredients.
• Properly train colleague on beverage and wine offerings and recommendations to guest and customers.
• Inventory and cost management.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on special initiatives and promotional events ensuring maximum traction and exposure.
• Promote menus and cocktail offerings at the hotel to internal and external customers.
• Help Recruit, train, and manage a skilled and motivated F&B management team.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging professional development and growth challenging the team to elevate the service at every opportunity.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers obtaining feedback to continually improve dining experiences offered at the hotel.
• Address guest and customer concerns promptly and strive to exceed expectations in service and offerings.
• Enforce Forbes and LQA standards and ensure colleagues are performing to those standards.
• Develop quality improvement plans based on guest and customer feedback, internal audits, LQA and Forbes audits and to address guest and customer feedback.
• Ensure colleagues continuously review and discuss guest and customer feedback and ensure teams is accountable.
• Collaborate with the Catering Team and coordinate the execution of private events, weddings, and other special occasions, ensuring all events meet standards for service and quality.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ensure adherence to all liquor liability laws and regulations.

NOTE: The above is not an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. The employer reserves the right to add, delete, change or modify the job duties and responsibilities described in this job description at its discretion with notice.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Food and Beverage in a senior management role in luxury hospitality is highly preferred, with a proven track record of success.
• Previously experience as Director of Food & Beverage is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in a Unionized environment with a strong understanding of the IWA and local labor laws is highly preferred.
• Must have strong understanding of Food and Beverage financials including cost and par controls.
• Must have strong established vendor relationships and ability to develop new relationships as necessary to meet the demands of the operation.
• Must have strong attention to detail and approach all issues with a fresh perspective.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate with guests, customers, and all colleagues, both in person and on the telephone.
• Proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and POS systems.

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