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Director of Food and Beverage
full-timeWest Hollywood

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Location

West Hollywood

Type

full-time

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About this role

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

Provide restaurant guests with friendly and professional service, excellent food quality, strong price value, and consistency of execution in an attractive, well-maintained environment. Development of an annual marketing plan to penetrate new sales opportunities and maximize use within existing markets.

Some of your responsibilities include:

  • Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and improve profitability related to the F+B department.
  • Monitor budgets in all areas of cost control with consistent focus on cost of inventory, sales, and payroll.
  • Increase level of guest happiness by delivery of an outstanding product and service.
  • Direct the daily activities and assignments of staff, ensure appropriate coverage, develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals, and assign/prioritize work.
  • Direct supervision of the Executive Chef to provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests.
  • Provide direct oversight of the property-wide Banquet and Catering operations.
  • Partner with the Sales Department to review all F+B minimums and selling guidelines.
  • Collaborate with Director of Sales and Director of Catering on sales and marketing strategies.
  • Directly lead all aspects of banquet operations including developing and maintaining managerial and captain oversight of all operations.
  • Review and approve all menus and pricing in restaurant outlets and banquet/catering.
  • Ensure that evaluation of food product, front-of-house employee performance, and development of product consistent with our market position.
  • Develop a selection and pricing strategy for all liquors and wines, and supervise their procurement.
  • Ongoing maintenance of the physical asset through capital planning as required in the budget process.
  • Follow all Health and Safety regulations.
  • Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; address complaints and problem solve.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management or equivalent field is preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Director of Food and Beverage.
  • Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable).
  • Level 1 or higher certification of Court of Master Sommelier or equivalent experience is required.
  • Excellent skills in budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, PL management.
  • Able to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of integrity.
  • Able to interpret a variety of instructions and regularly exercise independent judgement and discretion about matters of significance.
  • Previous systems knowledge and experience with Aloha/Avero, Infogenesis, OpenTable, and ADP/eTime payroll or combination of these systems is required.
 

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

 

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.

Other facts

Tech stack
Budgeting,Expense Management,Inventory Management,Payroll Management,Labor Costing,Staffing,Marketing,Owner Relations,PL Management,Food Quality,Guest Service,Team Leadership,Menu Development,Health and Safety Compliance,Training,Problem Solving

About Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

At Kimpton, it’s always personal. We focus on what it means to be human and an individual. You’ll quickly learn Kimpton’s not just a hospitality job. Here, you’ll join a mission to make lives better. No biggie.

The real you is a job requirement; your unique background, talents, and quirks are what help our company connect meaningfully with our guests. You’ll lead your own personal career path while you help make each guest’s journey feel more personal. You won’t just punch a clock and count the hours; you’ll make it count.

That’s why FORTUNE magazine has put Kimpton on its “Best Companies To Work For” list fourteen times. It’s why we score 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index every year. Our guests feel it too—it’s why we’re consistently ranked as a best-loved hospitality company.

Our thriving company culture, numerous hospitality career tracks, and rich benefits and perks also make us one of the best places to work. We take care of all of our people with great benefits, like paid time off; medical, dental, and vision plans; life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; 6 weeks paid paternity/maternity leave; robust professional and personal development through our own Kimpton University; and employee discounts at our 60+ hotels nationwide. Plus, we throw in some extra Kimpton-style perks, like wellness programs and, of course, pet insurance.

We’re a best place to work because we’re driven by our passion for unscripted, heartfelt care. From the first whirl of a hula hoop at your employee orientation (yes, it happens) to every Kimpton Moment thereafter, you’re going to love it here as much as our guests do.

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Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitality
Founding Year: 1981

What you'll do

  • The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for providing excellent service and food quality to restaurant guests while achieving budgeted revenues and expenses. This role includes overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and collaborating with other departments to enhance guest satisfaction.

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What does a Director of Food and Beverage do at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants?

As a Director of Food and Beverage at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, you will: the Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for providing excellent service and food quality to restaurant guests while achieving budgeted revenues and expenses. This role includes overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and collaborating with other departments to enhance guest satisfaction..

Why join Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants as a Director of Food and Beverage?

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leading Hospitality company.

Is the Director of Food and Beverage position at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants remote?

The Director of Food and Beverage position at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is based in West Hollywood, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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