Director of Food and Beverage

Overview

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage to join the only double Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences. The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage to join our hotel team. The Director of Food and Beverage manages all aspects of the Food & Beverage division which includes all restaurants, bars & lounges, banquets, room service, private bars and stewarding.

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's Food & Beverage Division.
• Provide leadership and guidance to colleagues and coordinate the recruitment, training, development, and evaluation of personnel in the Food & Beverage Division. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help improve team member performance.
• Uphold Five-Star service standards by proactively resolving guest concerns, anticipating needs, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Be visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons through effective marketing and personal relationships.
• Oversee financial success. Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions.
• Participate in preparation of the hotel's strategic and marketing plans. Prepare the Food & Beverage Department budget with duties to include menu planning and costs, preparation and presentation of food and drinks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and liquor laws, as well as all internal food & beverage policies. Ensure teams have the necessary resources and equipment required for their role and are empowered to carry out job duties.

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
• Five (5) years of management experience in banquets and food and beverage outlets within a luxury hotel or 3 years of Director of Food & Beverage experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or relevant work experience, skills, and knowledge that are deemed comparable to a degree.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Physical demands:
  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and prolong extended periods of standing.

This position does not earn tips