Director of Food and Beverage

Job Details: Level: Senior, Job Location: Iconavest Operating LLC - Avalon, NJ, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Title Director of Food & Beverage Classification  Exempt Reports to General Manager Job Description Summary/Objective  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 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Meet and exceed guest expectations  Meet or exceed all revenue, COGS and labor targets   Hire, train and motivate team, prepared to hit each season in stride  Work with the marketing department and senior leadership to maximize revenue opportunities throughout all outlets  Develop and institute new food menus  Meet all deadlines for menu development, costing and implementation   Work in harmony with the banquet sales team to ensure we are most competitive in our market   Maximize the Avalon Brew Pub brewing output and brand labels   Maximize the benefits of all ICONA technology platforms   Analyze and monitor all granular metrics around menu profitability, sales leaders, COGS, Labor, waste and theft  Create and monitor the annual operating budget  Analyze and monitor profit and loss statements   Set clear performance metrics with all appropriate team members  Always extend professionalism and courtesy to team members  Lead by example demonstrating self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.  Provide associates with the necessary tools, training, and equipment they need to perform their job  Develop and execute all SOPs for existing and new food & beverage outlets  Circulate throughout outlets, courteously and warmly greeting guests and associates  Ensure service is prompt and courteous  Establish, direct, and review performance standards in food preparation, purchasing, production to ensure effective, controlled, and coordinated efforts are achieved  Monitor, direct, and coordinate effective sanitation, cleanliness, and organization effort in food & beverage operating areas  Ensure proper staffing procedures  Direct, review liquor procedures to ensure inventory turns and security  Be knowledgeable and comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations as it relates to food and liquor  Ensure food and beverage staff has all been trained in responsible alcohol service.  All guests must be treated in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction.  Always strive to exceed guests’ expectations  Performs other duties as directed  Weekly attendance to Aloha Culture Meeting.  Competencies  Communication Proficiency.  Guest Focus.  Leadership Skills.  Stress Management/Composure.  Problem-Solving Skills.  Organizational Skills.  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. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience  High school diploma or equivalent.  10 years in food & beverage/hospitality  5 years Director of Food & Beverage experience  Toast POS System, Restaurant 365 Software, and Paycom Time & Attendance 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.