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Assistant Director of Food and Beverage
Assistant Director of Food and BeverageLoews Hotels, LLC • Arlington, TX, United States
Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Loews Hotels, LLC • Arlington, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

General

  • Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
  • Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and / or unusual matters of significance
  • Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
  • Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
  • Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
  • Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
  • Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
  • Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
  • Recycles whenever possible
  • Remains current with hotel information and changes
  • Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

    • Qualifications

  • Six to eight years of progressive management experience in large, up-scale, high volume, multi-outlet hotel environment, three to five years as Director of Restaurants
  • Bachelors degree or higher in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of food and beverage planning, production, presentation / service, control
  • Ability to envision / create new menu selections and menus that compliment the theme of the various restaurants, beverage outlets, or group functions
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective operating and control processes designed to attain maximum operating efficiency while ensuring adherence to established guest service criteria
  • Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
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