Job Type Full-time Description The Director of Food and Beverage (F&B) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the club's culinary and dining operations. This position requires a strategic leader with a keen understanding of culinary trends, exceptional management skills, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality dining experience for club members. The Director of F&B will collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless operations and contribute to the overall success and reputation of the private club. Requirements Essential Functions:
Strategic Planning: - Develop and implement a comprehensive food and beverage strategy aligned with the club's overall goals and member expectations.
- Stay current with industry trends and market demands to enhance the club's offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
Menu Development: - Work closely with the Executive Chef to create innovative and diverse menus that cater to the preferences and dietary needs of club members.
- Ensure menu pricing is competitive and reflects the quality and exclusivity of the club.
Operational Management: - Oversee the day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and special events.
- Monitor and maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, and presentation in all F&B areas.
Financial Management: - Develop and manage the annual F&B budget, ensuring financial goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Implement cost control measures and monitor expenses to maximize profitability.
Staff Leadership and Development: - Recruit, train, and manage a skilled and motivated F&B team, including chefs, servers, bartenders, and support staff.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging professional development and growth.
Member Relations: - Build strong relationships with club members, obtaining feedback to continually improve dining experiences.
- Address member concerns promptly and strive to exceed expectations in service and culinary offerings.
Event Planning and Execution: - Collaborate with event planners and coordinate the execution of private events, weddings, and other special occasions.
- Ensure all events meet the club's standards for service and quality.
Compliance and Safety: - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as food handling and sanitation standards.
- Stay informed about relevant licensing and permit requirements.
Beverage and Wine Program: - Curate a well-balanced and diverse selection of beverages including wines, spirits beers, and non-alcoholic options.
- Create a comprehensive beverage menu that complements the food offerings,
- Consider the preferences of the target audience and the overall theme or concept of the club.
- Develop a wine list with a variety of options, considering different grape varietals, regions, and styles.
- Ensure staff members are knowledgeable about the beverage offerings.
- Maintain and update the beverage menu seasonally to incorporate new and seasonal ingredients.
- Organize events such as wine tastings, cocktail classes or pairing dinners to engage members and create a memorable experience.
Other Requirements, Reasoning Abilities and Physical Demands:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Follow-up skills must be immaculate.
- Possess the ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
- Excellent people and customer service skills and superior interpersonal skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills including email, written, phone, and verbal.
- Be dynamic, self-motivated, creative, practice empathy, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness with members, and staff.
- Professional demeanor & appearance, respectful, and professional interactions with all staff.
- Establish and uphold positive and productive working relationships with staff.
- Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
- Be organized, exercise sound judgment, perform detailed tasks; understand and follow clear verbal and written directions.
- The job routinely requires, walking, talking, some sitting, and the use of a computer and telephone.
Education and Experience:.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the food and beverage industry, preferably in a private club setting.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of culinary trends and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- previous experience managing a union team is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of New York City Health Code requirements and Local 6 working practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, NorthStar, and other relevant software applications.
Essential functions listed in this job description are not all-inclusive. The Assistant General Manager or the General Manager may assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary. Acknowledgement: I have reviewed this job description and discussed it with my supervisor. I understand that this job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all the job functions that I may be asked to perform from time to time. Salary Description $150,000 - $170,000