Kissel Uptown Oakland, Unbound Collection - Food & Beverage Director

The Food & Beverage Director is responsible for assuring attentive, friendly, courteous and efficient service in all F&B Outlets (Restaurant, Room Service, Lounge, Market and Banquets) while maintaining adherence to budgeted payroll and overhead cost. He/she is also responsible for continually working towards improving Restaurant, Room Service, Lounge, Market and Banquet sales revenues to meet or exceed budget. The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for directing and organizing the activities of the Food and Beverage Department to ensure a consistently high-quality food product while at the same time developing his/her team and driving a positive work environment. In addition, this position is charged with consistently improving guest and employee satisfaction. The incumbent in this role may function in the role of a Chef, as required. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field, a 2-year college degree, and 3 or more years of related experience. Or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 to 2 years of related experience or a Culinary Degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Holds and maintains applicable certification requirements for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR and First Aid
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Extensive experience in restaurant bar, banquet, catering, in room dining, and kitchen management required.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations, maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions. Have the ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production control
• Familiar with the general organization of a Hotel and know the function of each department.
• Communicates in a timely and efficient manner, possess strong communication skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing skills, computer skills and basic technological acumen.
• Knowledge and experience with forecasting, budgeting, labor management, and purchasing to ensure maximum productivity
• Must be able to complete all applicable forecasting and budgeting in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments.
• Knowledgeable and aware of local competition and industry trends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for organizing, directing, supervising and assisting in the preparation and service of all food and beverage, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurant, Room Service, Market, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product.
• He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchens, service stations, FOH, BOH work and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
• He/she plans meals and service while directing and guiding the Chef with various assignments, i.e., pricing, banquets, etc.
• This role is ultimately responsible for providing oversight of the kitchen staff, outlets, banquet food display merchandising, and operations of the kitchen, service, beverage and banquet departments, as required.
• Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to handle cash, prepare and deposit cash drops, secure and balance bank
• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues
• Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including the Hotel Safe, Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets
• Drive safely on behalf of the company for business reasons
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility
• Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
UNCOVER TIMELESS LUXURY IN UPTOWN OAKLAND To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light. Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.