Job Description
Aramark is currently seeking a Food and Beverage Director to join us at Lockheed Martin Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda, MD. The Food & Beverage Director is responsible for the complete operation of Food & Beverage - planning and managing food services across the entire campus. To ensure that the quality of food, beverage, and service is consistent within the client?s 4-diamond service standards. To ensure the profitability of the Food and Beverage Department. In conjunction with direct reports, develop strategic operations plans aligned with the client's mission, vision, and objectives to include sustainable practices while balancing the fiscal constraints of the operation.
Job Responsibilities
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- Drive customer service and employee engagement through effective use of customer Unifocus Surveys.
- Collaborate with the Controller to prepare the annual Food and Beverage budget.
- Assist with the development of the annual marketing plan for account.
- Responsible for component's budgeting and accounting functions. Prepares monthly forecasts for food and beverage needs and monitor expenses and reports all variances.
- Identify vertical sales growth opportunities and communicates with appropriate subject matter experts. Look for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef for overall menu planning and development.
- Performs human resource functions for recruiting, hiring, developing, and retention of front-line team staff, including scheduling, evaluating, and training staff.
- Reviews monthly profit and loss statement. Prepares critique and action plans for improvement as necessary.
- Assists in designing concepts and merchandising techniques for the Food and Beverage departments.
- Establishes pricing for food and beverage items with consultation of the Client, Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Managers.
- Establish and maintain food production systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving of food related products.
- Coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, and labor management.
- Oversight of all Food & Beverage Inventories.
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Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 8 years experience in hotel, restaurant, conference center and catering operations. Previous experience in a high-volume hotel conference center or business dining is highly preferred. A minimum of 3 years primary financial accountability with a direct reporting relationship to clients and senior executives is required. Proven track record of developing and implementing tools to increase top and bottom line as well as strong communication skills. Hands on experience in all aspects of Food & Beverage. Experienced Management skills
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.