Turn on your Island Charm... Latitude Margaritaville Hilton WaterSound is growing and looking for a Food & Beverage Director to join our team!  

 

Purpose:

The Latitude Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for leadership and mentoring the property leaders in continuing the Latitude Margaritaville Lifestyle daily. The Margaritaville Lifestyle incorporates the style and quality of the F&B service in all areas, Music, Amenities, Events and Activations. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the Resident experience through offering world class service, keeping all areas surgically clean, and is in constant contact with the Residents to garner feedback and areas of improvement.

 

The ideal candidate routinely exercises good judgment, has great interpersonal and leadership skills, is an excellent communicator and possesses exceptional problem-solving skills. As the face of the high visibility areas such as the Town Square, Bar & Chill, Work & Play, Pool, Dog Park and Theater among other areas, this individual must maintain positivity and diplomacy in a fast-paced environment with direct and indirect Resident communication. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of the community.

 

The Director of Food & Beverage works in compliance with FirstService standards and authentically delivering the Latitude Margaritaville Lifestyle, daily.

 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Leadership:

Be the FirstService Leader on site to report to the Regional Manager and liaise with the Regional F&B Director on a regular basis Coordinate with the F&B department and Lifesytle Depatment on planning and executing F&B based or supported community events. Assists Executive Chef and F&B Manager in creating and maintaining a positive team atmosphere in the workplace. Maintains a high level of Resident contact throughout service hours. Provide leadership and direction to the property employees to ensure strict adherence to all applicable standard policies, procedures, and programs. Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact and communicate successfully to the residents and team. Ability to lead staff through all service types (a la carte, buffet, etc.). Keep current with industry concepts, practices, and procedures that fully align with the Latitude Margaritaville Brand. Receives and resolves complaints Complies with state and federal regulations regarding safe food handling, sanitation and LBW service. Maintaining a strong bar and beverage program that reflects the Latitude Margaritaville Lifestyle, including daily/weekly specials and promotions. Demonstrate ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate course of action Assures a high standard of appearance, hospitality, and service in personnel and cleanliness of all areas. Monitors dining labor and supplies budgets; makes adjustments to achieve fiscal goals. Monitors onboarding, brand immersion and training of all new team members. Implements development and succession plan for each leadership position Exercise a positive attitude and remain professional under all circumstances. Works with Leadership to control labor and expenses without compromising quality or service Maintain complete knowledge of all the properties policies and procedures and the enforcement thereof. Review Resident Feedback via NPS, social media and the Coyle Experience – formulate feedback to the team on improvements based on the feedback. Lead Daily First Call Lead Weekly Management meetings and create regular meetings with Key Leaders Manage Key Operational Vendors Control schedules to ensure adequate coverage of all areas and specifically during high volume, large events, and Holidays Check and ensure all Uniform Standards are adhered to Create and maintain a Training Program for all Leadership and Line Level Team Members Participate in the Nudge App Participate in Board Meetings Monitor site delivery of financial output - receipts, inventory, cash, invoices, purchases and reports. Monitor Purchase Order System integrity, training, and operation.

Supervises:

The leadership and operations of: Bar & Chill, Last Mango Theater, Lifestyle, Work & Play, Town Square, Maintenance and Janitorial, HOA and HOA Manager, Security and Landscaping, Financial Report Team.

Financial Management:

Understand financial goals, operate assets in owners’ best interest in accordance with the Board’s policies Understands Budgets, the budgeting process and is physically responsible Can capably report, in detail, on fluctuations for all COS, Labor and other related Expenses

Daily Operations and Resident Experience:

Help create S.O.P.’s for the success of the operation and residents. Maintain an inventory of all dining room items including silverware, glassware, flatware and china, salt and pepper holders, sugar bowls and linen and ensures that they are properly stored and accounted for. Champion the private and special event space and bookings. Support Lifestyle with promotions, ideas, and resident driven F&B programming. Build strong, effective teams through ongoing supervision, training, coaching, counseling and leadership Create an “I Love My Job” environment that further enlivens the Margaritaville Latitude Lifestyle.  Ensure proper response and handling of all community emergencies through training with staff, residents, buildings, etc. within company guidelines to minimize liabilities. Ensure compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety rules. Comply with all ordinances and regulations per the locations jurisdictions. Assist Executive Chef with hiring and disciplinary action with dining staff members. Establish and maintain an inventory control system for bar operations. Contribute positively to the Lifestyle, Brand Culture and Resident Experience

 

Technical competencies:

Education:   

High school graduate Bachelor’s degree preferred Food and Alcohol Service License (Serve safe or Responsible Vendors.

Experience:

5 Years of progressive Operations Management experience to include Bar, Restaurant, Rooms/HOA/Club and Banquet experience 3–5-year F&B Director Experience (3years of Resort Style F&B Leadership Experience preferred) Community Association License Preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Strong leadership skills, able to develop a team from scratch and implement service standards. Exceptionally creative and fun personality, must champion the Latitude Margaritaville Lifestyle. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. Current with dining and beverage trends and styles. Strong knowledge of beer, wine, & spirits- Sommelier, WSET, and/or Cicerone Certification would be highly beneficial. Event and social functions exposure. Must be willing to frequently work hands on with team members- taking orders, bussing tables, pouring drinks, etc. Communication skills (listening, verbal and written) Organizational skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Common Sense Team player but can work independently Have fun!!!  FINS UP!

 

Compensation/Work Schedule: 

$85,000 - 90,000 / Annually Full-Time  Weekend & holiday availability required  Open availability required

 

DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.