Food & Beverage Director directs and oversees all aspects of the organization’s food and beverage planning and service, with duties to include menu planning and costs, preparation and presentation of food and drinks, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Plans, coordinates, and oversees special events. Being a Food & Beverage Director may identify marketing opportunities to promote food and beverage products. May require a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, Food & Beverage Director typically reports to top management. The Food & Beverage Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Food & Beverage Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
Food and Beverage Director Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Food and Beverage Director to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Commits to maintaining awareness of new industry concepts and products that may positively affect the onboard products and operations;
- Willingly helps Senior Management analyze, develop, and implement new products and operational concepts;
- Dependably leads the Food and Beverage management team in regular operational inspections to ensure Company standards are met or exceeded;
- Ensures that customer service and product quality standards meet or exceed Hotel Policies & Procedures for every passenger interaction;
- Constantly analyzes current processes to identify areas of improvement’ develops long-term strategies to improve operational efficiency;
- Constantly monitors and promptly resolves all issues that affect shipboard Food and Beverage operations and the passengers’ cruise experience;
- Ensures all F&B staff is aware of and adhere to updates to applicable Food and Beverage policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of hotel/cruise ship Food and Beverage operations;
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Hospitality in a F&B Senior Management position;
- Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues from crew and management;
- Graduate of a recognized hotel/catering/culinary school;
- Strategic planner, with an innovative, hands-on, practical management approach;
- Ability to lead and motivate employees in pursuit of Company goals.