Director, Food & Beverage
Great Wolf Lodge
Director Of Food And Beverage Job in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, PA
The Director of Food & Beverage directs and oversees all aspects of the organization's food and beverage planning and service, with duties to include special event planning, menu planning and costs, preparation and presentation of food and drinks, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation Responsible for recruiting, hiring, orientating & training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures Plan and administer a training and development program within the department, which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub departments Achieves restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change Meets food and beverage financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Controls food and beverage costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste and ensuring high quality of preparation; Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub departments Assist all managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and