Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department: Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations. Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department. Develops accurate and aggressive short and long range financial objectives for the Food and Beverage Department consistent with property objectives. Responsible for responding and handling all guest related issues pertaining to the department. Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff. Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment. Maintains and is responsible for Food and Beverage Department's annual budget. Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Oversees management, budget, and operation of the food and beverage service outlets, catering services, and kitchen, and maintains liaison with sales department to ensure maximum profitability. Ensures all policies and procedures are enforced and adhered to. Directs subordinates accomplish goals and objectives of the operation. Must be knowledgeable about food and beverage service equipment and production practices. Ensures the proper preparation and service of food and beverages to the satisfaction of guest, hotel, franchise, Shaner, health, and safety standards. Qualifications: Minimum of five years' experience in a similar position. Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. High school graduate or equivalent; degree in hospitality management, business, and/or culinary preferred. Safe food handling certification. Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools, as well as food and beverage cost controls. Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Starting at $75,000 with 15% bonus. Salary based on experience. Work Location : In person Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off 8 Paid holidays Marriott Hotel Discounts 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked Located on bus and metro routes. Shaner Hotel Group Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, !
May 02, 2024
Full time
Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department: Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations. Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department. Develops accurate and aggressive short and long range financial objectives for the Food and Beverage Department consistent with property objectives. Responsible for responding and handling all guest related issues pertaining to the department. Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff. Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment. Maintains and is responsible for Food and Beverage Department's annual budget. Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Oversees management, budget, and operation of the food and beverage service outlets, catering services, and kitchen, and maintains liaison with sales department to ensure maximum profitability. Ensures all policies and procedures are enforced and adhered to. Directs subordinates accomplish goals and objectives of the operation. Must be knowledgeable about food and beverage service equipment and production practices. Ensures the proper preparation and service of food and beverages to the satisfaction of guest, hotel, franchise, Shaner, health, and safety standards. Qualifications: Minimum of five years' experience in a similar position. Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. High school graduate or equivalent; degree in hospitality management, business, and/or culinary preferred. Safe food handling certification. Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools, as well as food and beverage cost controls. Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Starting at $75,000 with 15% bonus. Salary based on experience. Work Location : In person Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off 8 Paid holidays Marriott Hotel Discounts 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked Located on bus and metro routes. Shaner Hotel Group Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, !
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
Without you, making the right decisions to maximize profitability and resource utilization in the catering, kitchen, meeting and banquet departments wouldn't taste so good. We're looking for a Director, Food and Beverage who can be positive, assertive and efficient when it comes to planning, organizing and managing departmental operations, and guiding the team towards creative achievements. The Director of Food & Beverage will oversee all Food and beverage operations including meeting spaces, Norca Restaurant & Bar, Jackson Café, breakfast, lobby and room service as well as kitchen operations. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop the offer, action plan and budget around the banquets, meetings and events department as well as the catering department to ensure profitable and smooth operations. Participate in the yearly strategic planning meeting with the hotel upper management Recruit, welcome, train, support, develop and manage the performance of the department's employees. Plan staffing needs in addition to providing them with a safe and pleasant working environment through regular communication as well as good inventory and material management. Ensure quality and maintain standards in terms of production, service and guest satisfaction. Oversee the service and production sides as one big team. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role Sharp skills in event planning, enhancing service offerings, good sense of time and resource management Outgoing personality with a dynamic yet professional attitude Proven ability to lead and support teams in all kinds of situations Knowledge and application of labor standards and basic principles of health and safety, as well as hygiene and sanitation Sense of leadership including excellent communication skills Bilingualism, an asset, due to the nature of the tasks, or interactions with English-speaking colleagues, partners or customers, anywhere in Canada. WHAT WE OFFER Passionate about travel? Take advantage of special rates when you stay at Germain Hotels to travel the country. Again and again! A work environment that fosters creativity and autonomy - contribute to the growth of a company that strives to move you forward and recognizes you for who you really are. Squats help you relax? Get access to a state-of-the-art gym right in your workplace. Apply - we look forward to hearing from you!
May 02, 2024
Full time
Without you, making the right decisions to maximize profitability and resource utilization in the catering, kitchen, meeting and banquet departments wouldn't taste so good. We're looking for a Director, Food and Beverage who can be positive, assertive and efficient when it comes to planning, organizing and managing departmental operations, and guiding the team towards creative achievements. The Director of Food & Beverage will oversee all Food and beverage operations including meeting spaces, Norca Restaurant & Bar, Jackson Café, breakfast, lobby and room service as well as kitchen operations. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop the offer, action plan and budget around the banquets, meetings and events department as well as the catering department to ensure profitable and smooth operations. Participate in the yearly strategic planning meeting with the hotel upper management Recruit, welcome, train, support, develop and manage the performance of the department's employees. Plan staffing needs in addition to providing them with a safe and pleasant working environment through regular communication as well as good inventory and material management. Ensure quality and maintain standards in terms of production, service and guest satisfaction. Oversee the service and production sides as one big team. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role Sharp skills in event planning, enhancing service offerings, good sense of time and resource management Outgoing personality with a dynamic yet professional attitude Proven ability to lead and support teams in all kinds of situations Knowledge and application of labor standards and basic principles of health and safety, as well as hygiene and sanitation Sense of leadership including excellent communication skills Bilingualism, an asset, due to the nature of the tasks, or interactions with English-speaking colleagues, partners or customers, anywhere in Canada. WHAT WE OFFER Passionate about travel? Take advantage of special rates when you stay at Germain Hotels to travel the country. Again and again! A work environment that fosters creativity and autonomy - contribute to the growth of a company that strives to move you forward and recognizes you for who you really are. Squats help you relax? Get access to a state-of-the-art gym right in your workplace. Apply - we look forward to hearing from you!
Description: Myrtle Beach Manor is seeking a Food and Beverage Director to join their team! The Food and Beverage Director reports directly to the Executive Director. PURPOSE Culinary Executive Chef The Food and Beverage Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the dining operations in the community. These responsibilities include but not limited to, procurement, food/dining preparation and service per the Phoenix designated menu program, financial and budgetary management of the food and dining services, labor costs, supervising and training team members on dining services, ensures safe food handling to prevent food borne illness, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, inventory and rotation of products and regulatory compliance. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Culinary Executive Chef Resident Care Refers to the Resident Profile and diet orders for every new resident Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action Conduct routine cooking demonstration in accordance with Phoenix philosophy of including all elements of wellness into all resident care and services provided Sales Provides assistance to the Community Engagement Director and Executive Director with communicating with prospective residents & family members about Phoenix's philosophy with regard to personalizing services and incorporating all dimensions of Wellness into our care, services and programming provided Partners with the Community Engagement Director and POC to create menu for professional and community events Preparation / Food Service Completion of production sheets one (1) week prior to service Utilizes production worksheets to control quality of foods prepared and completed prior to placing food orders for the next week Adhered to menu and recipes as outlines in Phoenix Menu Program Ensures all food in Bistro and or other common areas is fresh, covered, labeled and dated as applicable Ensure that all meals are prepared to in accordance with Phoenix standards and served on time Requirements: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION Culinary Executive Chef Education: Graduate of a culinary institute is preferred Possess current Food Services Sanitation Certificate Possess knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets 2 - 3 years' experience as a chef/cook Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities and able to direct the work of others Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry preferred PIb4ac837e9f8a-3328
May 02, 2024
Full time
Description: Myrtle Beach Manor is seeking a Food and Beverage Director to join their team! The Food and Beverage Director reports directly to the Executive Director. PURPOSE Culinary Executive Chef The Food and Beverage Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the dining operations in the community. These responsibilities include but not limited to, procurement, food/dining preparation and service per the Phoenix designated menu program, financial and budgetary management of the food and dining services, labor costs, supervising and training team members on dining services, ensures safe food handling to prevent food borne illness, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, inventory and rotation of products and regulatory compliance. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Culinary Executive Chef Resident Care Refers to the Resident Profile and diet orders for every new resident Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action Conduct routine cooking demonstration in accordance with Phoenix philosophy of including all elements of wellness into all resident care and services provided Sales Provides assistance to the Community Engagement Director and Executive Director with communicating with prospective residents & family members about Phoenix's philosophy with regard to personalizing services and incorporating all dimensions of Wellness into our care, services and programming provided Partners with the Community Engagement Director and POC to create menu for professional and community events Preparation / Food Service Completion of production sheets one (1) week prior to service Utilizes production worksheets to control quality of foods prepared and completed prior to placing food orders for the next week Adhered to menu and recipes as outlines in Phoenix Menu Program Ensures all food in Bistro and or other common areas is fresh, covered, labeled and dated as applicable Ensure that all meals are prepared to in accordance with Phoenix standards and served on time Requirements: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION Culinary Executive Chef Education: Graduate of a culinary institute is preferred Possess current Food Services Sanitation Certificate Possess knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets 2 - 3 years' experience as a chef/cook Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities and able to direct the work of others Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry preferred PIb4ac837e9f8a-3328
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
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
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
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
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