Food & Beverage Director jobs in New Jersey

Job Title 

Director of Food & Beverage 

Classification  

Exempt 

Reports to 

General Manager 

Job Description 

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for leading operations of multi outlet food and beverage services. Outlets include on/off premise catering, casual dining and outside bars. The position works cooperatively with the Executive Chef and directly leads, trains and develops front of the house leadership staff. 

Essential Functions 

1. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
2. Meet and exceed guest expectations 
3. Meet or exceed all revenue, COGS and labor targets  
4. Hire, train and motivate team, prepared to hit each season in stride 
5. Work with the marketing department and senior leadership to maximize revenue opportunities throughout all outlets 
6. Develop and institute new food menus 
7. Meet all deadlines for menu development, costing and implementation  
8. Work in harmony with the banquet sales team to ensure we are most competitive in our market  
9. Maximize the Avalon Brew Pub brewing output and brand labels  
10. Maximize the benefits of all ICONA technology platforms  
11. Analyze and monitor all granular metrics around menu profitability, sales leaders, COGS, Labor, waste and theft 
12. Create and monitor the annual operating budget 
13. Analyze and monitor profit and loss statements  
14. Set clear performance metrics with all appropriate team members 
15. Always extend professionalism and courtesy to team members 
16. Lead by example demonstrating self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm. 
17. Provide associates with the necessary tools, training, and equipment they need to perform their job 
18. Develop and execute all SOPs for existing and new food & beverage outlets 
19. Circulate throughout outlets, courteously and warmly greeting guests and associates 
20. Ensure service is prompt and courteous 
21. Establish, direct, and review performance standards in food preparation, purchasing, production to ensure effective, controlled, and coordinated efforts are achieved 
22. Monitor, direct, and coordinate effective sanitation, cleanliness, and organization effort in food & beverage operating areas 
23. Ensure proper staffing procedures 
24. Direct, review liquor procedures to ensure inventory turns and security 
25. Be knowledgeable and comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations as it relates to food and liquor 
26. Ensure food and beverage staff has all been trained in responsible alcohol service. 
27. All guests must be treated in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction.  Always strive to exceed guests’ expectations 
28. Performs other duties as directed 
29. Weekly attendance to Aloha Culture Meeting. 

Competencies 

1. Communication Proficiency. 
2. Guest Focus. 
3. Leadership Skills. 
4. Stress Management/Composure. 
5. Problem-Solving Skills. 
6. Organizational Skills. 
7. Time Management. 

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.  

Work Environment 

Indoor and outdoor dining venues and commercial kitchen?environment.?The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but are not limited to, cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.? 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The position may require lifting of products weighing up to 50 pounds. 

PHYSICAL ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS: 

• Stand- Over 2/3rd of the time 
• Walk- Over 2/3rd of the time 
• Sit- Under 1/3rd of the time 
• Use hands to fingers, handle or feel- Over 2/3rd of the time 
• Reach with arms and hands- Over 2/3rd of the time 
• Climb or balance- Up to 2/3rd of the time 
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl- Up to 2/3rd of the time 
• Talk or hear- Over 2/3rd of the time 
• Lift minimum of 5lbs.- 50 lbs.- Over 2/3rd of the time 
• Adherence to all policy and procedures delineated in the ICONA Handbook 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. This role requires forty, plus hours to include nights weekends and holidays. 

Travel 

No travel is expected for this position. 

Required Education and Experience 

1. High school diploma or equivalent. 
2. 10 years in food & beverage/hospitality 
3. 5 years Director of Food & Beverage experience 
4. Aloha POS, Hot Schedules and Marketman experience preferred 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.?