Description: Position: Food Service Director - Summer Camp Location: Berkshires/Western Massachusetts Full-Time Seasonal 15 Weeks Wage: $1520.00 per week Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider of contract food management to private and independent schools and corporations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. We aim to deliver outstanding quality food services exceeding our clients' expectations every day. With an extensive array of clients, Brock has a formula for success that is simple. We focus on top quality products combined with people who have a passion for food and service. Brock provides a family-owned, corporate supported, financially sound organization that is committed to our clients and associates and is always striving for excellence. This unique opportunity requires a candidate with previous experience directing foodservice operations at large scale summer camps. This highly visible position will be filled with a candidate that has professional personal presentation and excellent communication skills, as they will have daily interaction with the client, administrative and support staff and campers at all meal periods. The site is an established camp in the Berkshires and hosts a total of 1000 campers at two locations on a large property. The first session arrives in late June and departs in mid-July. The second session arrives in late July and ends mid-August. The Food Service Director will assume responsibility for the oversight and direction of the summer camp's dining service operations to include client relations, purchasing, receiving, menu execution, staffing, employee development, payroll management, and reporting. The scheduled timeline for this position would be mid-May until September 6th. Candidates should have a foundation of working culinary expertise as they will participate in food production on a regular basis and a history of leading culinary teams to success. Strong organizational skills are required as the FSD will assume responsibility for the scheduling and execution of multiple events such as BBQ's, day trip pack-outs and caterings on a regular basis. Additional compensation in the form of transportation, housing, gas reimbursement and incentives will be discussed and negotiated on an individual basis. Duties: Form positive relationship with client, support staff and campers to meet organizational and financial goals. Organize and direct all dining service activities to include pack-outs, BBQ, catering and any other special events. Responsibility for ordering, managing production, menu changes and the Allergen program. Management and administration of unit to include budget adherence, purchasing, invoicing, payroll and reporting. Develop and maintain sustainability program. Keep a clean and safe work environment and follow all outlined health and safety regulations with regard to food handling, equipment use and personal hygiene. Be a part of the camp community, adjust the program based on camp needs and feedback, represent Brock effectively while managing client requests and expectations. Staffing activities to include labor scheduling and compliance for twelve J-1 visa staff. Qualifications: Customer-focused, service-oriented, can-do attitude. Comfort with being the central figure in a large operation and the main source of communication to all stakeholders. Professional, front of house presentation. Problem-solving/delegation ability Ability to multi-task as there will be complex timing issues as multiple events are scheduled regularly. Computer proficiency for ordering, reporting and internal administrative actions. 5-10 years experience in seasonal summer camp of similar size, private school/college dining or similar venue. Hospitality Degree, Catering Management or Certifications preferred Serv Safe and Allergen Awareness certifications required Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V Benefits Eligible Background Check and Required Uniforms and Meals Provided Please respond with resume or letter of intent. PM21 Requirements: PIb7d5984d73a0-0133
May 07, 2024
Full time
Description: Position: Food Service Director - Summer Camp Location: Berkshires/Western Massachusetts Full-Time Seasonal 15 Weeks Wage: $1520.00 per week Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider of contract food management to private and independent schools and corporations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. We aim to deliver outstanding quality food services exceeding our clients' expectations every day. With an extensive array of clients, Brock has a formula for success that is simple. We focus on top quality products combined with people who have a passion for food and service. Brock provides a family-owned, corporate supported, financially sound organization that is committed to our clients and associates and is always striving for excellence. This unique opportunity requires a candidate with previous experience directing foodservice operations at large scale summer camps. This highly visible position will be filled with a candidate that has professional personal presentation and excellent communication skills, as they will have daily interaction with the client, administrative and support staff and campers at all meal periods. The site is an established camp in the Berkshires and hosts a total of 1000 campers at two locations on a large property. The first session arrives in late June and departs in mid-July. The second session arrives in late July and ends mid-August. The Food Service Director will assume responsibility for the oversight and direction of the summer camp's dining service operations to include client relations, purchasing, receiving, menu execution, staffing, employee development, payroll management, and reporting. The scheduled timeline for this position would be mid-May until September 6th. Candidates should have a foundation of working culinary expertise as they will participate in food production on a regular basis and a history of leading culinary teams to success. Strong organizational skills are required as the FSD will assume responsibility for the scheduling and execution of multiple events such as BBQ's, day trip pack-outs and caterings on a regular basis. Additional compensation in the form of transportation, housing, gas reimbursement and incentives will be discussed and negotiated on an individual basis. Duties: Form positive relationship with client, support staff and campers to meet organizational and financial goals. Organize and direct all dining service activities to include pack-outs, BBQ, catering and any other special events. Responsibility for ordering, managing production, menu changes and the Allergen program. Management and administration of unit to include budget adherence, purchasing, invoicing, payroll and reporting. Develop and maintain sustainability program. Keep a clean and safe work environment and follow all outlined health and safety regulations with regard to food handling, equipment use and personal hygiene. Be a part of the camp community, adjust the program based on camp needs and feedback, represent Brock effectively while managing client requests and expectations. Staffing activities to include labor scheduling and compliance for twelve J-1 visa staff. Qualifications: Customer-focused, service-oriented, can-do attitude. Comfort with being the central figure in a large operation and the main source of communication to all stakeholders. Professional, front of house presentation. Problem-solving/delegation ability Ability to multi-task as there will be complex timing issues as multiple events are scheduled regularly. Computer proficiency for ordering, reporting and internal administrative actions. 5-10 years experience in seasonal summer camp of similar size, private school/college dining or similar venue. Hospitality Degree, Catering Management or Certifications preferred Serv Safe and Allergen Awareness certifications required Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V Benefits Eligible Background Check and Required Uniforms and Meals Provided Please respond with resume or letter of intent. PM21 Requirements: PIb7d5984d73a0-0133
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 07, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Job title Director of Catering and Concessions Reports to Director of Operations Department Three Pillars Catering & Concessions FLSA Status Full-Time, Exempt Executive Position Summary The Director of Catering and Concessions is responsible for the overall planning and direction of the catering and events department which includes multi-unit management and off-site catering operations. This position has direct oversight of the both the front and back of house (kitchen) catering teams, sales management team, provides high profile club dining services, and other various catering events for high profile clients. This position leads the strategic vision for the department and oversees a large team of both management level and hourly food service catering positions. They are responsible to execute events at varying levels of service and ensure client satisfaction is met. Examples may include drop off events to full-scale high-profile receptions and intimate dinner services. Expected Hours of Work This is a full time exempt salaried position in which averages approximately 45-50 hours per week. Off season may require less hours. Essential Functions Direct oversight of the management team and execution of all catering and events requested by clients. Oversees client outreach from the sales team and is directly involved in development of client relationships. Responsible to create yearly department budgets, manage and meet budgetary guidelines, driving positive change to meet or exceed revenue goals. Focus on guest/client service and gathering feedback from clients. Ensuring clients are responded to promptly and ensuring their comments, suggestions, and complaints are received appropriately and addressed timely. Leads the team including culinary operations to develop menus and meet clients needs. Oversight of menu coordination, food cost management, as well as purchasing, ordering, and inventory of all food & beverage events. Stays abreast of trends within the industry, attends trade shows, and makes recommendations and evaluations of the department on a regular basis. Complies with all legal requirements and certifications including but not limited to ServSafe, TIPS, NYS Liquor License regulations including safe serving practices, and the New York State Department of Health regulations for HACCP and Food Safety. Ensures accounting functions including contracts, billing, invoices and payroll are completed timely and that stringent inventory and security controls are in place following company standards. Day to day personnel management and oversight including relationship and team building, mentorship, training and development programs, supervision, conflict management, counseling and disciplinary procedures as required following company policies and procedures. Manages Human Resources responsibilities for assigned department(s) to include creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning processes that encompass the company's diversity commitment; compliance with company policies, legal requirements and collective bargaining agreements. Promotes a pro-active work environment that creates an atmosphere of teamwork and quality service. Job duties and assignments may vary due to needs of business. Education and Training Associate's Degree or higher in food service or related field preferred. ServSafe Certification TIPS Certification (willing to become a TIPS Certified Trainer) Desired Qualifications Minimum 5 years food and beverage management experience in a high volume, diverse catering establishment, preferably college or high-end resort. Exemplary customer service skills. Effective oral and written communication and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Vendor Purchasing/Inventory Programs. Ability to deal with emergency situations and customer complaints. Proficient knowledge of HACCP, food safety and sanitation standards. Ability to work independently. Be able to work a minimum of 50 hours per week to include various day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Valid driver's license. Work Environment The work environment can be loud and busy. There is exposure to kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery falls. The position operates in a kitchen environment where the employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise. Long, irregular working hours. Exposure to extreme temperatures in coolers and freezers. Physical and Mental Demands The position is very active and the employee must be able to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. The employee must have the ability to use hands to finger, manipulate fingers; and reach with hands and arms. The position requires working taste buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually inspect, include close and distance vision. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Ability to demonstrate safe driving practices. Licensure/Certification Must have or be willing to obtain DOT (Department of Transportation - Health Screening to Drive a Box Truck), Driver Authorization by Company policy required TIPS certification Serv Safe certification Travel Required for offsite events frequently, trade shows as needed Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Campus Dining and Shops is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic. Campus Dining and Shops policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job title Director of Catering and Concessions Reports to Director of Operations Department Three Pillars Catering & Concessions FLSA Status Full-Time, Exempt Executive Position Summary The Director of Catering and Concessions is responsible for the overall planning and direction of the catering and events department which includes multi-unit management and off-site catering operations. This position has direct oversight of the both the front and back of house (kitchen) catering teams, sales management team, provides high profile club dining services, and other various catering events for high profile clients. This position leads the strategic vision for the department and oversees a large team of both management level and hourly food service catering positions. They are responsible to execute events at varying levels of service and ensure client satisfaction is met. Examples may include drop off events to full-scale high-profile receptions and intimate dinner services. Expected Hours of Work This is a full time exempt salaried position in which averages approximately 45-50 hours per week. Off season may require less hours. Essential Functions Direct oversight of the management team and execution of all catering and events requested by clients. Oversees client outreach from the sales team and is directly involved in development of client relationships. Responsible to create yearly department budgets, manage and meet budgetary guidelines, driving positive change to meet or exceed revenue goals. Focus on guest/client service and gathering feedback from clients. Ensuring clients are responded to promptly and ensuring their comments, suggestions, and complaints are received appropriately and addressed timely. Leads the team including culinary operations to develop menus and meet clients needs. Oversight of menu coordination, food cost management, as well as purchasing, ordering, and inventory of all food & beverage events. Stays abreast of trends within the industry, attends trade shows, and makes recommendations and evaluations of the department on a regular basis. Complies with all legal requirements and certifications including but not limited to ServSafe, TIPS, NYS Liquor License regulations including safe serving practices, and the New York State Department of Health regulations for HACCP and Food Safety. Ensures accounting functions including contracts, billing, invoices and payroll are completed timely and that stringent inventory and security controls are in place following company standards. Day to day personnel management and oversight including relationship and team building, mentorship, training and development programs, supervision, conflict management, counseling and disciplinary procedures as required following company policies and procedures. Manages Human Resources responsibilities for assigned department(s) to include creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning processes that encompass the company's diversity commitment; compliance with company policies, legal requirements and collective bargaining agreements. Promotes a pro-active work environment that creates an atmosphere of teamwork and quality service. Job duties and assignments may vary due to needs of business. Education and Training Associate's Degree or higher in food service or related field preferred. ServSafe Certification TIPS Certification (willing to become a TIPS Certified Trainer) Desired Qualifications Minimum 5 years food and beverage management experience in a high volume, diverse catering establishment, preferably college or high-end resort. Exemplary customer service skills. Effective oral and written communication and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Vendor Purchasing/Inventory Programs. Ability to deal with emergency situations and customer complaints. Proficient knowledge of HACCP, food safety and sanitation standards. Ability to work independently. Be able to work a minimum of 50 hours per week to include various day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Valid driver's license. Work Environment The work environment can be loud and busy. There is exposure to kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery falls. The position operates in a kitchen environment where the employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise. Long, irregular working hours. Exposure to extreme temperatures in coolers and freezers. Physical and Mental Demands The position is very active and the employee must be able to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. The employee must have the ability to use hands to finger, manipulate fingers; and reach with hands and arms. The position requires working taste buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually inspect, include close and distance vision. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Ability to demonstrate safe driving practices. Licensure/Certification Must have or be willing to obtain DOT (Department of Transportation - Health Screening to Drive a Box Truck), Driver Authorization by Company policy required TIPS certification Serv Safe certification Travel Required for offsite events frequently, trade shows as needed Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Campus Dining and Shops is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic. Campus Dining and Shops policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 02, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year Summary : The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, under the guidance of the Director of Food & Beverage, manages and oversees all aspects of the organization's food and beverage planning, presentation and service, with duties particularly focused towards special event planning/implementation, managing departmental costs, overseeing all aspects of F&B training and adherence to quality and safety standards. The Assistant Director leads the operations of the department in conjunction with and in the absence of the Director. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assists the Director in overseeing the daily functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the needs of the operation in achieving monthly KPI goals. Helps team to achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change. Actively participates and follows up in the proficient recruiting, hiring, orientating & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling of Pack Members; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, giving feedback, and reviewing job contributions enforcing policies and procedures consistent with the Great Wolf Lodge Handbook. Assigns, audits and ensures compliance of Pack Member participation training courses in Great Wolf University. Collaborates with F&B leadership on Pack development, training and succession planning. Leads frontline staff in anticipating and attending to guests needs to ensure maximum satisfaction Partners with F&B leadership in directing the preparation, presentation and timeliness of all foods and beverages in all venues of the Lodge; Ensure all items are prepared per recipe guidelines meeting flavor, quality, speed and service standards. Collaborates with the Executive Chef and Purchasing Team to ensure storeroom, cooler and freezer organization to maintain designated par levels and adherence to all health code requirements; First-in/First-out protocols. Assists Director and Chef with controlling cost of goods sold through regular review of portion control and preparation quantities produced by frontline pack; Extends to activities designed to minimize waste. Ensure all F&B areas strictly and continuously adhere to all local and national standards of food handling, cleanliness, sanitation, organization and maintenance coinciding with direct oversight of the daily/ weekly/monthly cleaning schedule and daily execution of Great Wolf internal safety audits. Works with F&B Leaders and HR to ensure timely, accurate execution of scheduling and payroll activities. Monitors equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as necessary through designated channels. Participate in weekly/monthly inventory procedures to ensure budgeted controllable costs are not exceeded and appropriate pars are maintained. Conducts department pre-shift meetings and service audits at designated timelines; corrects service components as needed to ensure guest satisfaction scores and company standards are achieved. Assists Director with oversight and achievement of goals in Culinary, Stewarding and Purchasing functions and budgets. Supports Purchasing & Stewarding team activities related to organizing and maintaining par levels of all kitchen-related chemicals and cleaning components; Ensures all F&B team is keenly trained on SDS forms, safety and compliance. Ensures lodge complies and meets all minimum score goals for scheduled and non-scheduled safety inspections. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the local health and alcohol regulatory commissions. Basic Qualifications & Skills: High School diploma or equivalent experience Minimum of 2-3 years management experience in food & beverage Experienced with procurement and inventory control system, process and procedures Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills Proficient in P&L management and controls Strong analytical skills - Understand and react appropriately to key business indicators Demonstrated experience leading teams to achieve/exceed goals. Strong attention to detail and time management skills. Desktop and similar hospitality software (Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, payroll systems, POS). Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen. Highly proficient with food safety and sanitation practices, rules and regulations Experience with guest satisfaction and employee engagement programs and tools Desired Qualifications & Traits: Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or related field Experience with overall oversight and coordination of training programs for F&B on an entire propert Manager-level certification from nationally accredited food safety training program Manager-level certification from nationally accredited alcohol awareness & safety training program Effective communication and ability to resolve conflict; Proven teamwork Training and/or experience with hands-on kitchen and bar equipment maintenance Prior experience developing and implementing plans to ensure a safe work environment in compliance with appropriate regulations (i.e. - Ergonomics, Emergency Response, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communication Plans) Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 30 lbs. Able to bend, stretch, and twist Able to stand for long periods of time Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
May 01, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year Summary : The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, under the guidance of the Director of Food & Beverage, manages and oversees all aspects of the organization's food and beverage planning, presentation and service, with duties particularly focused towards special event planning/implementation, managing departmental costs, overseeing all aspects of F&B training and adherence to quality and safety standards. The Assistant Director leads the operations of the department in conjunction with and in the absence of the Director. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assists the Director in overseeing the daily functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the needs of the operation in achieving monthly KPI goals. Helps team to achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change. Actively participates and follows up in the proficient recruiting, hiring, orientating & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling of Pack Members; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, giving feedback, and reviewing job contributions enforcing policies and procedures consistent with the Great Wolf Lodge Handbook. Assigns, audits and ensures compliance of Pack Member participation training courses in Great Wolf University. Collaborates with F&B leadership on Pack development, training and succession planning. Leads frontline staff in anticipating and attending to guests needs to ensure maximum satisfaction Partners with F&B leadership in directing the preparation, presentation and timeliness of all foods and beverages in all venues of the Lodge; Ensure all items are prepared per recipe guidelines meeting flavor, quality, speed and service standards. Collaborates with the Executive Chef and Purchasing Team to ensure storeroom, cooler and freezer organization to maintain designated par levels and adherence to all health code requirements; First-in/First-out protocols. Assists Director and Chef with controlling cost of goods sold through regular review of portion control and preparation quantities produced by frontline pack; Extends to activities designed to minimize waste. Ensure all F&B areas strictly and continuously adhere to all local and national standards of food handling, cleanliness, sanitation, organization and maintenance coinciding with direct oversight of the daily/ weekly/monthly cleaning schedule and daily execution of Great Wolf internal safety audits. Works with F&B Leaders and HR to ensure timely, accurate execution of scheduling and payroll activities. Monitors equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, and call for repairs as necessary through designated channels. Participate in weekly/monthly inventory procedures to ensure budgeted controllable costs are not exceeded and appropriate pars are maintained. Conducts department pre-shift meetings and service audits at designated timelines; corrects service components as needed to ensure guest satisfaction scores and company standards are achieved. Assists Director with oversight and achievement of goals in Culinary, Stewarding and Purchasing functions and budgets. Supports Purchasing & Stewarding team activities related to organizing and maintaining par levels of all kitchen-related chemicals and cleaning components; Ensures all F&B team is keenly trained on SDS forms, safety and compliance. Ensures lodge complies and meets all minimum score goals for scheduled and non-scheduled safety inspections. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the local health and alcohol regulatory commissions. Basic Qualifications & Skills: High School diploma or equivalent experience Minimum of 2-3 years management experience in food & beverage Experienced with procurement and inventory control system, process and procedures Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills Proficient in P&L management and controls Strong analytical skills - Understand and react appropriately to key business indicators Demonstrated experience leading teams to achieve/exceed goals. Strong attention to detail and time management skills. Desktop and similar hospitality software (Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, payroll systems, POS). Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen. Highly proficient with food safety and sanitation practices, rules and regulations Experience with guest satisfaction and employee engagement programs and tools Desired Qualifications & Traits: Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or related field Experience with overall oversight and coordination of training programs for F&B on an entire propert Manager-level certification from nationally accredited food safety training program Manager-level certification from nationally accredited alcohol awareness & safety training program Effective communication and ability to resolve conflict; Proven teamwork Training and/or experience with hands-on kitchen and bar equipment maintenance Prior experience developing and implementing plans to ensure a safe work environment in compliance with appropriate regulations (i.e. - Ergonomics, Emergency Response, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communication Plans) Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 30 lbs. Able to bend, stretch, and twist Able to stand for long periods of time Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 01, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 01, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Great Wolf Lodge
Pocono Lake Preserve, Pennsylvania
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 01, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 01, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs
May 01, 2024
Full time
Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Director of Food & Beverage leads and manages all operational teams, concepts and performance aspects of food and beverage operations within a lodge. The successful candidate must quickly develop an understanding of the Great Wolf Lodge brand and establish close working relationships throughout the Lodge and organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Complete oversight responsibility for all; functions, programs, systems, procedures and operational performance for food & beverage department. Establish procedures and manage constancy for delivery of food and beverage service operations that meets all goals related to budgets and KPI matrixes for: revenue, cost, margins, profit, guest capture optimization, guest satisfaction/NPS, staff engagement and eNPS, audits and safety. Strategically and tactically drive business output and profitability: food and beverage sales, guest capacity and capture optimization, average check, and COGS/Margin management. Meet food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion Achieve restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Drive and ensure a professional and ethical procurement, sourcing and inventory control culture with adherence to systems, schedules, policies and procedures. Guiding Purchasing Manager, Executive Chef and FOH Managers on highest standards and accuracies for: order forecasting, inventory control and on property distribution of food, beverages, supplies, equipment and disposables Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service and recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards and procedures; complying with all Great Wolf Lodge and local/federal written standards, policies, procedures and laws. Ensures all operations conform to regulations of the alcoholic beverages commission Maintain accurate and up to date operations documentation for all food and beverage service areas. Ensuring all F&B technology systems are updated for optimal and effective use Maintain and manage Jolt/Audit FOH system and functionalities. Ensure compliance and highest standards of all food safety, sanitation and HACCP codes, requirements, regulations, company policy and laws. Develops positive working relationships with all lines of business, all other functional leaders Support Corporate Food & Beverage and peers with additional projects Be an ambassador and active participant of the organization's shared values and customer service programs. Volunteer to support and partake in task-force/project activities that positively benefit the organization, lodges and department. Required Qualifications & Skills: Associates Degree in Hospitality Management or similar Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in a F&B operational leadership role in a multi-unit environment Documented track record of managing and leading efficient and effective food and beverage operation, services and programs Documented track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing organizational, operational, and system changes through organizational growth. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food and beverage: products, recipes, categories, programs, origins and trends. Demonstrated proficiency in restaurant, banquet, bar and QSR outlet: services, sales, promotions, marketing, guest capture optimization, check value optimization and controls. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of food production forecasting, waste management and yield management. Exceptional service mind-set. Demonstrated methodological and systematic approach to: problem solving, identifying system and operational defects, create solutions and implementing improvements. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement activities and programs Strong technology systems experience including proficiency in Point of Sales, Scheduling, Procurement and Microsoft Demonstrated proficiency in procurement and inventory control systems and operations: methodology, configurations, functions, policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong financial acumen including experience in: P&L Management, budgeting, forecasting, controls and financial performance optimization Demonstrated experience in driving effective and meaningful training, people development and mentorship programs. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or similar a plus Experience leading and managing leaders Well versed in utilization of service automation and mobile technology. Excellent relationship and trust building skills with ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally - professional image that inspires trust and confidence. Highly self-motivated, strong work ethic, and continuous improvement attitude; ability to suggest and implement best practices. Experience with diversity, inclusion and unconscious bias culture and programs