Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Live! By Loews-Arlington, TX treats guests to an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Ideally positioned between the new Texas Rangers' ballpark and Dallas Cowboys' Stadium, the 302-room hotel boasts an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of the Arlington Entertainment District.

Job Specific

• Works with department managers to establish staffing requirements for all departments within the Food and Beverage Division
• Enforces all policies and procedures developed by the respective managers for the operation of the food and beverage outlets
• Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines all food and beverage management personnel according to Loews standards
• Follows New Hire Training Program and ongoing Star Service Competency training in accordance with hotel standards
• Responsible for smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of Food and Beverage Division to include labor management, inventory control, pricing of all food and beverage menus
• Ensures security and proper use and control of operating supplies & equipment for all Food and Beverage departments
• Communicates frequently as needed with Executive Chef or Sous Chef in charge, outlet managers providing / receiving current information on banquet operations; restaurant reservations; large parties or VIP's expected
• Attends all required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities / promotions and upcoming events
• Conducts departmental meetings as needed to communicate effectively with all department managers to ensure that they are kept current on pertinent hotel information and activities
• Conducts frequent inspection / analysis / critique of all hotel food and beverage outlet operations
• Works with outlet managers to improve existing menus and develop new menus as the need arises
• Coordinates the activities of all property level Food and Beverage Division activities to include forecasting, planning, organizing, directing and assists in the development of the annual budget / profit plan for the hotel Food and Beverage Division
• Works with the Director of Food and Beverage to : analyze current business and industry trends; project future expectations and needs; develop long term budgets and capitol improvement plans for the restaurants within the hotel
• Evaluates changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and industry competitive set, to recommend appropriate product / service and operational changes necessary to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional financial performance
• Other duties as assigned

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