Job overview
Assist with managing the food and beverage operations of the hotel to ensure the achievement of established food and beverage quality and guest service quality standards and departmental revenue and profit goals. Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures. Serve as Director of Food and Beverage in his/her absence.
At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:
Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership
of getting things done.
Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.
Duties and Responsibilities
FINANCIAL RETURNS
Manage the activities of assigned staff, ensure proper coverage, communicate goals, and assign/prioritize work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with all staff.
Monitor food and beverage sales and costs, and departmental profitability, against goals within assigned areas of the food and beverage department. Provide input into the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget as required.
Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert Director of Food and Beverage of potentially serious issues.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Rooms, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Guest Services.
Interact with outside contacts:
Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
Vendors – to ensure adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, to discuss pricing or service issues, to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.
Regulatory agencies – regarding safety and compliance matters
Other contacts as needed (professional organizations, community groups, local media)
May serve as Manager on Duty or assist with other duties as assigned.
Assist with the development and implementation of local food and beverage marketing programs for the hotel; support system-wide food and beverage marketing programs and promotions. May participate in menu design and concepts with Director of Food and Beverage.
PEOPLE
GUEST EXPERIENCE
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
ACCOUNTABILITY
This job is second in command in a large full-service, luxury or resort hotel. Assists in supervising a large number of employees in multiple major food and beverage outlets and kitchens, and high volume banquet and convention facilities that cater to more than 500 people, and a large number of VIP and key guests. May have responsibility for evening, weekend and/or a section of operations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Salary Range:
Some college or advanced training in food and beverage operations plus 2 years related experience preferably in a facility of similar size and complexity, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field preferred. Must speak fluent English.
This job requires ability to perform the following:
Moving about the facilities
Fine Dining & Events preferred
Wine Knowledge is a plus
Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
Handling food, objects, products, and utensils
Bending, stooping, kneeling
Other:
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company..
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training.
Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.