Food & Beverage Director

We are seeking a Food & Beverage Director to lead our Food and Beverage operation and strategy at Sofitel New York, a luxury hotel located in the heart of Manhattan.

As Director of Food & Beverage, you will be the visionary force behind the hotel's Food and Beverage operation and strategy, responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a refined and ambitious strategy that positions the property as a market leader.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an operating budget for each of the department's revenue outlets.
• Lead and strategize the Bar-centric vision of Social 45.
• Ensure effective orientation and training for new staff and professional development activities for experienced staff.
• Inspect to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventive maintenance, and other standards are consistently met.
• Manage the long-range staffing needs of the department.
• Approve menus proposed by the Chef for all outlets and special events.
• Ensure that all legal requirements are consistently adhered to.
• Research new products and develop an analysis of the cost/profit benefits.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for food and beverage departments.
• Review new techniques for food preparation and presentation.
• Consult with the Chef de Cuisine and other culinary Sous Chefs daily.
• Develop on-going professional development and training programs for food production, service, and bar production/service personnel.
• Address guest complaints and advise the General Manager about appropriate corrective actions taken.
• Maintain appearance, upkeep, and cleanliness of all food and beverage equipment and facilities.
• Approve all product invoices before submitting to the accounting department.
• Manage physical inventory verification and provide updated information to the accounting department.
• Responsible for the proper accounting and reconciliation of the POS and member revenues.
• Maintain records of special events.
• Ensure that an accurate reservation system is in place.
• Audit and approve weekly payroll.
• Approve all entertainment.
• Help member clients arrange banquets, luncheons, meetings, and other social functions.
• Coordinate event planning with sales & marketing team.
• Assist with planning and approving of external and internal marketing and sales promotion activities.
• Development and promotion of wines lists and bottle/glass wine sales promotion programs.
• Consistently train and advocate handling procedures to insure minimal china breakage and food waste.
• Greet guests and oversee actual service on a routine, random basis.
• Monitor purchasing and receiving procedures for products and supplies.

Team Development:

• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing Food & Beverage Outlet team & Culinary team.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and guest-centric service.
• Ensure alignment across food & beverage and revenue functions to achieve business goals.

Benefits:

• Employee Discount Travel Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Extended healthcare plan coverage
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow with the Company across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities