HRI Hospitality
334 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA, USA
The Holiday Inn Express New Orleans is looking for an experienced DOS to join its team!
Job Title : Director of Sales
Supervision Received: General Manager with a dotted line to Corporate Director of Sales
Supervision Exercised: Small Office of 2
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Sales will implement, monitor, and control sales strategies. The Director of Sales is also responsible for meeting assigned monthly sales goals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Senior Sales Manager or Associate Director of Sales in a similar-sized property
Delphi.fdc, and Opera knowledge are a plus
Skills and Knowledge
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she may perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including leading and participating in formal presentations
Strong sales and negotiation skills as well as the ability to cultivate leads, build relationships and achieve financial expectations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience with hotel PMS and sales systems
Strong computer skills. Microsoft Office, Delphi, or other hotel sales system, and other programs as it pertains to this position
Strong knowledge of TravelClick products such as Demand 360, Rate 360, and A360
Strong knowledge of reading and understanding STR reports
Excellent working knowledge of all department operations
Skilled at both monthly group forecasting and the annual budget process
Skilled at preparing and presenting annual marketing plans and quarterly ownership presentations
Understanding of Group and Catering pace reports and sales productivity reporting
Understanding of budgetary and fiscal responsibility to the sales department
Ability to provide strong leadership, mentorship, training, and coaching & counseling skills to his or her direct reports
Strong desire to deliver high quality of customer service
Detail-oriented and organized as it pertains to accuracy and efficiency
Good personnel management and organizational skills
JOB DUTIES
Manage the sales team to achieve/exceed budgeted revenues for the current year, along with future year pre-booking goals.
Initiate and maintain a direct and aggressive sales effort to meet/exceed budgeted goals and achieve RevPAR and penetration growth.
Hands-on sales responsibility with supervisory accountability for the daily activities of sales team members, providing them with the leadership, mentorship, and training necessary to implement effective sales strategies that maximize all revenue streams for the hotel.
Management of each member of the sales team to direct the effort and execution of exceeding monthly sales activities and productivity goals.
E nsure each member of the team adheres to professional and timely correspondences, proposals, contracts, and follow-ups.
Establish sales team policies and procedures relating to Sales, Revenue Management, and Reservations.
Demonstrate the ability to attract and retain high-performing sales associates.
With guidance from the assigned Corporate Director of Sales, assist in the development and implementation of quarterly and annual booking goals for the Sales Department.
Assist the General Manager with the Sales and Marketing portion of the Annual Marketing Plan and Quarterly Ownership Review presentations.
Support all direct sales efforts to include sales trips, off-property functions, and customer entertainment.
Knowledgeable about each hotel’s top accounts.
Accompanies sellers on outside sales appointments and “shadows” sellers during telephone prospecting and solicitation calls as needed
Monitor quality and accuracy of final group sales and wholesale contracts to ensure proper application of hotel deposit, space allocation, yield, and SOP policies.
Prepare and train the sales team in relation to performance benchmarks and budgets.
Develop strategies for Group forecasting and analyzing hotel revenue needs.
Responsible for monthly group forecasts and revisions.
Collaborate and produce rate strategies with Revenue Management to ensure the hotel has effective pricing and selling strategies in place to achieve the optimal mix of business, a minimum 12-month period of time.
Plan, manage, and evaluate all financial aspects of the sales efforts throughout the properties to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal utilization of resources.
Develop, implement, and evaluate short and long-term tactics and programs focused on customer and market needs/ conditions to ensure the achievement of all sales associate and team revenue goals.
Attend and actively participate in weekly yield and group pick-up management meetings
Plan, manage, and evaluate all financial aspects of the sales effort to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal utilization of resources.
Work with the Corporate Marketing Manager in taking an active role in developing Marketing and PR strategies to support the revenue goals.
Ensure accurate and current Marketing data is readily available to support and document the decision-making process.
Manage the HRIL Sales and Marketing Incentive Plan process for the Sales Department.
Create, manage, and expense budget/forecast.
Responsible for producing and distributing accurate month-end sales reports to HRIL Senior Leadership.
Conduct sales department meetings with written minutes.
Receive department-related guest complaints and ensure necessary corrective action is administered.
Maintain open door communication policy for all associates.
Complete and maintain accurate, objective, and timely performance reviews for the department.
Conduct frequent sales calls to existing and new accounts, as well as uncover new business in the assigned market segment(s).
Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new accounts to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, trade shows, etc.
Arrange site inspections of the hotel for new accounts that the Sales Leader is assigned to.
Maintain accurate sales records in the hotel sales system to provide complete history, ensure future and current quality of service, and enhance future prospects.
Respond to all sales inquiries within 24 business hours.
Partner with the operations team to coordinate customer specifications, and effectively respond to customer issues and comments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Adjust work schedule as needed to meet the business demands, which may include hours in early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.
Other duties as assigned.
US work authorization is required.
Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee discount, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance, etc .
EOE/M/F/V/D
Apr 01, 2024
Full time
The Holiday Inn Express New Orleans is looking for an experienced DOS to join its team!
Job Title : Director of Sales
Supervision Received: General Manager with a dotted line to Corporate Director of Sales
Supervision Exercised: Small Office of 2
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Sales will implement, monitor, and control sales strategies. The Director of Sales is also responsible for meeting assigned monthly sales goals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Senior Sales Manager or Associate Director of Sales in a similar-sized property
Delphi.fdc, and Opera knowledge are a plus
Skills and Knowledge
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she may perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including leading and participating in formal presentations
Strong sales and negotiation skills as well as the ability to cultivate leads, build relationships and achieve financial expectations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience with hotel PMS and sales systems
Strong computer skills. Microsoft Office, Delphi, or other hotel sales system, and other programs as it pertains to this position
Strong knowledge of TravelClick products such as Demand 360, Rate 360, and A360
Strong knowledge of reading and understanding STR reports
Excellent working knowledge of all department operations
Skilled at both monthly group forecasting and the annual budget process
Skilled at preparing and presenting annual marketing plans and quarterly ownership presentations
Understanding of Group and Catering pace reports and sales productivity reporting
Understanding of budgetary and fiscal responsibility to the sales department
Ability to provide strong leadership, mentorship, training, and coaching & counseling skills to his or her direct reports
Strong desire to deliver high quality of customer service
Detail-oriented and organized as it pertains to accuracy and efficiency
Good personnel management and organizational skills
JOB DUTIES
Manage the sales team to achieve/exceed budgeted revenues for the current year, along with future year pre-booking goals.
Initiate and maintain a direct and aggressive sales effort to meet/exceed budgeted goals and achieve RevPAR and penetration growth.
Hands-on sales responsibility with supervisory accountability for the daily activities of sales team members, providing them with the leadership, mentorship, and training necessary to implement effective sales strategies that maximize all revenue streams for the hotel.
Management of each member of the sales team to direct the effort and execution of exceeding monthly sales activities and productivity goals.
E nsure each member of the team adheres to professional and timely correspondences, proposals, contracts, and follow-ups.
Establish sales team policies and procedures relating to Sales, Revenue Management, and Reservations.
Demonstrate the ability to attract and retain high-performing sales associates.
With guidance from the assigned Corporate Director of Sales, assist in the development and implementation of quarterly and annual booking goals for the Sales Department.
Assist the General Manager with the Sales and Marketing portion of the Annual Marketing Plan and Quarterly Ownership Review presentations.
Support all direct sales efforts to include sales trips, off-property functions, and customer entertainment.
Knowledgeable about each hotel’s top accounts.
Accompanies sellers on outside sales appointments and “shadows” sellers during telephone prospecting and solicitation calls as needed
Monitor quality and accuracy of final group sales and wholesale contracts to ensure proper application of hotel deposit, space allocation, yield, and SOP policies.
Prepare and train the sales team in relation to performance benchmarks and budgets.
Develop strategies for Group forecasting and analyzing hotel revenue needs.
Responsible for monthly group forecasts and revisions.
Collaborate and produce rate strategies with Revenue Management to ensure the hotel has effective pricing and selling strategies in place to achieve the optimal mix of business, a minimum 12-month period of time.
Plan, manage, and evaluate all financial aspects of the sales efforts throughout the properties to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal utilization of resources.
Develop, implement, and evaluate short and long-term tactics and programs focused on customer and market needs/ conditions to ensure the achievement of all sales associate and team revenue goals.
Attend and actively participate in weekly yield and group pick-up management meetings
Plan, manage, and evaluate all financial aspects of the sales effort to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal utilization of resources.
Work with the Corporate Marketing Manager in taking an active role in developing Marketing and PR strategies to support the revenue goals.
Ensure accurate and current Marketing data is readily available to support and document the decision-making process.
Manage the HRIL Sales and Marketing Incentive Plan process for the Sales Department.
Create, manage, and expense budget/forecast.
Responsible for producing and distributing accurate month-end sales reports to HRIL Senior Leadership.
Conduct sales department meetings with written minutes.
Receive department-related guest complaints and ensure necessary corrective action is administered.
Maintain open door communication policy for all associates.
Complete and maintain accurate, objective, and timely performance reviews for the department.
Conduct frequent sales calls to existing and new accounts, as well as uncover new business in the assigned market segment(s).
Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new accounts to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, trade shows, etc.
Arrange site inspections of the hotel for new accounts that the Sales Leader is assigned to.
Maintain accurate sales records in the hotel sales system to provide complete history, ensure future and current quality of service, and enhance future prospects.
Respond to all sales inquiries within 24 business hours.
Partner with the operations team to coordinate customer specifications, and effectively respond to customer issues and comments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Adjust work schedule as needed to meet the business demands, which may include hours in early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.
Other duties as assigned.
US work authorization is required.
Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee discount, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance, etc .
EOE/M/F/V/D
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Great Wolf Lodge
Pocono Lake Preserve, Pennsylvania
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Pay: $100000 per year - $120000 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs