Director of Food and Beverage

Compass Group

1d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests. www.culinaireintl.comJob SummaryTechnical Requirements · Must thrive in dynamic environments with calm and composed demeanor with ability to stay focused to make informed decisions, in fast paced environments. · Creative and innovative. · Must have excellent hospitality customer service skills and the ability to deal with internal and external customers in a professional, tactful and diplomatic manner. · Most have strong decision-making skills, results driven, and innovative. · Must be self-motivated high energy and passionate about the food and beverage industry. · A teacher of standards and service and the importance of consistent execution. · Successful track record of training and managing in a hospitality setting. · Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as food safety standards in all associates. · Knowledge of current culinary trends and is current on new products, presentations, and service techniques. · Preferably has a solid knowledge of food preparation, production and BOH execution. · Must have the ability to handle the stress of competing priorities and changes to effectively handle prioritizing tasks and projects based on urgency and impact. This involves assessing demands and strategically allocating time and resources to meet deadlines. · Must prepare staffing guidelines and sales forecast to ensure budgetary goals are met. · Must be able to prepare annual budgets and weekly forecast of revenues, labor cost and expenses to ensure financial goals are met. · Provide leadership and work closely with Operations, Catering Sales and Culinary departments to ensure all events and services are understood and completed accordingly.Apply to Culinaire today! Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Must thrive in dynamic environments with calm and composed demeanor with ability to stay focused to make informed decisions, in fast paced environments.
Creative and innovative.
Must have excellent hospitality customer service skills and the ability to deal with internal and external customers in a professional, tactful and diplomatic manner.
Most have strong decision-making skills, results driven, and innovative.
Must be self-motivated high energy and passionate about the food and beverage industry.
A teacher of standards and service and the importance of consistent execution.
Successful track record of training and managing in a hospitality setting.
Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as food safety standards in all associates.
Knowledge of current culinary trends and is current on new products, presentations, and service techniques.
Preferably has a solid knowledge of food preparation, production and BOH execution.
Must have the ability to handle the stress of competing priorities and changes to effectively handle prioritizing tasks and projects based on urgency and impact. This involves assessing demands and strategically allocating time and resources to meet deadlines.
Must prepare staffing guidelines and sales forecast to ensure budgetary goals are met.
Must be able to prepare annual budgets and weekly forecast of revenues, labor cost and expenses to ensure financial goals are met.
Provide leadership and work closely with Operations, Catering Sales and Culinary departments to ensure all events and services are understood and completed accordingly.