Director of Food & Beverage - Schweitzer

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Posted On 02/16/2016
Director of Food & Beverage
Sandpoint, ID, US

Employment Type :Year Round Full-Time

Responsible for the overall management of the seasonal and year-round food and beverage operations in the Lakeview Lodge, Selkirk Lodge, and Outback Inn, Banquets, Bottle Bay, Summit Lodge, as well as F&B operations in future building projects. Oversees Warehouse/Purchasing and Custodial departments. Will lead departments and “raise the bar” for quality, safety, service standards, and variety. Will ensure that these operations are run profitably and effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service. Maintain clear and open communication with staff members as well as the Schweitzer Planning Team. Will also maintain lateral communication, planning, and efficiencies between all F & B departments and other Schweitzer Mountain departments.



KEY RELATIONSHIPS: President/CEO; Resort Services Director; General Manager; Lodging Director; Group Sales team & Banquet Event group; Purchasing/Warehouse; and managers of Lakeview Lodge Café and Sam’s Alley, Taps, Outback, and Chimney Rock and Mojo Coyote Café; Banquet Captain; Summit Lodge; and any future Schweitzer food and beverage facilities.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Monitor all daily operations to ensure that profitability, customer service and quality levels are being met.
Review all financial data to ensure that budgeted margins are being maintained and revenue per visit is being maximized.
Selection, supervision, and development of department managers, supervisors and employees.
Oversee food and beverage services for groups and conferences, special events including weddings & festivals.
Support resort and departmental policies/procedures that ensure a safe environment for staff & guests
Key member of senior management team in overall resort operation and planning


JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

SKILLS: Organizational skills sufficient to manage several F&B departments and their staff. A thorough understanding of food and labor costs and budgeting. Planning, Multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making capabilities. High level of communication skills. Computer proficient.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years experience in management of food and beverage. Experience should include fine dining, fast food and high-volume food and bar facilities, as well as managing multi-outlet operations.

LICENSE NEEDED: Valid driver’s license insurable under Schweitzer’s commercial auto liability policy