Job Title: Dir, Food & Beverage

Requisition ID: 3649

Segment: Dining & Events

Brand: Abigail-Kirsch

Work Arrangement: Onsite

State: New York (US-NY)

Role at a Glance:

The Food & Beverage(F&B) Director has the overall responsibility for all aspects and success of the restaurant, bars, terraces, events, lounge and hotel guest dining outlet. The F&B Director will oversee the business sales, service & culinary operations and profit & loss management. The F&B Director will ensure that the guest experience, product quality, revenue, profit, associate moral, and all related aspects of the business are functioning at the highest possible level. The F&B Director is responsible for balancing the requirements of general management functions while maintaining a hands on presence. A high priority is to increase daily sales in all outlets through effective leadership, team building, creativity, resourcefulness, and integrity. This position is led by the Director of Operations and is regularly guided by the Business Partners.

Minimum Compensation: $120,000

What you will be doing:

• daily coordination of all food and beverage services via leadership
• managing reservations, event calendars and resources to maximize capacity
• preparing and leading meetings on daily, weekly and monthly basis to varied position levels
• monitors and proactively manages cost centers daily & monthly as applies
• fulfilling staff management functions from recruiting, training, performance management & retention
• management of beverage program controls and assisting in curation
• drives productive working relationships with culinary, sales & marketing to ensure optimal brand experience
• assists to see through business growth objectives
• continuously nurtures internal and external relationships, i.e. vendor partners, hotel management & company brand partners
• business unit management functions of finance, human resources, effective use of shared service & multi-level reporting
• provide leadership driven by a culture of quality & consistency through professional communication and presence

What we are looking for

Must haves

• minimum 3 years of proven leadership in esteemed restaurant/hotel operation
• advance wine and spirits knowledge; sommelier certification preferred.
• financial management cost controls, food and labor cost management experience required
• must be proactive, creative, innovative
• must be detail oriented and perform work accurately and timely
• ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, vendors and clients
• ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate business levels (weekend and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs
• proficient computer skills with ability to quickly learn, adapt and efficiently utilize IS platforms

Nice to haves

• degree in hospitality management or similar; applicable field preferred
• experience with event sales and management
• follows food & beverage trends, participates with creative idea implementation
• maintains establish network of industry relationships: clients, venues, logistical partners
• fluency with local/state health, safety & labor laws; NYC food handlers certificate preferred

About Abigail Kirsch:

Started in the 1970s as a family-owned catering company, Abigail Kirsch has grown into one of New York’s premier caterers. Our steady growth has allowed us to bring our hospitality, service, and delicious food to Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.