Director of Food and Beverage

ABOUT US :

Capital Restaurant Resources is a national recruiting agency with a Washington, DC regional focus. Our clients range from free-standing restaurants to upscale hotel chains, with a combined total of more than 1,000 outlets across the country, featuring fine dining, upscale, and casual menus.

Our grassroots approach to recruiting has led to many successful relationships across the Washington, DC dining scene, which is not-so-quietly becoming one of the nation's premier dining locations.

Our connections can and will lead to opportunities in the front and back-of-the-house, both here and nationally, that you will not be able to find anywhere else

Role : Director of Restaurants & Bars

Salary : $120,000 - 150,000 (BOE) plus annual bonus

Location : Multiple Clients - Roles available in NoVa, Baltimore & DC

Atmosphere : Luxury / Fine Dining

This position is responsible for the successful operation and administration of all food and beverage related departments to include : all restaurants, bar / lounges, room service outlets, kitchen and banquets.

S / he will report to the Hotel General Manager and oversee and provide ongoing leadership and direction to all outlet managers, banquet managers and provide collaborative leadership as needed within the culinary department in conjunction with the Executive Chef.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Sets expectations and holds food and beverage leadership team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors.
• Develops, reviews and manages the financial reports and statements to determine how Food and Beverage is performing against budget.
• Monitors the departments actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded and opportunities are identified and addressed.
• Ensures cash control and liquor control policies are in place in food & beverage areas and followed by all related employees.
• Focuses on maintaining profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction.
• Identifies opportunities to increase profits and create value by challenging existing processes,

encouraging innovation and driving necessary change.

Stays aware of market trends and introduces new food and beverage products to meet or exceed

customer expectations, generate increased revenue and ensure a competitive position in the market.

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Coaches and supports food & beverage leadership team to effectively manage wages, food &

beverage cost and controllable expenses (e.g., restaurant supplies, uniforms, etc.).

Experience and Requirements

• 3+ years direct related experience as a Food & Beverage Director in a luxury hotel setting is required.
• Must have sound and detailed knowledge of all F&B outlet operations (Banquets, Fine Dining Restaurant, All Day Dining, Lounge, Culinary, etc.).
• Must possess stellar knowledge and direct experience with Food & Beverage financials; inventories; P&L statements; payroll management; CAPEX planning.
• Must possess superior food knowledge; prior experience with menu creation and planning, costing, and development of banquet menus are all required.
• Prior experience with beverage program development including wine, liquor, beer selections; must have experience in creating specialty beverage menus.
• Prior experience leading a team of leaders is required; must be able to select and develop talent in order to produce and retain a results-driven, quality focused team of F&B leaders.
• Must be fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Those with multi-lingual abilities will be preferred.
• Must possess superior computer proficiency to include various property management systems

Capital Restaurant Resources is an Equal Opportunity Vendor to Equal Opportunity Employers. CRR trusts that all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local la w.