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Food and Beverage Director Job Overview
Food and Beverage Directors, also known as Directors of Outlets, are strategic leaders responsible for overseeing multiple restaurant and bar operations within a property. They guide financial performance, ensure guest satisfaction, and build strong teams by mentoring and developing department heads. F&B Directors collaborate across departments to achieve operational excellence, drive profitability, and foster a culture of trust and transparency.
Responsibilities
F&B Directors oversee multiple outlets, ensuring that all departments achieve success metrics such as profitability, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and health and safety compliance. They guide department heads in managing operations and achieving financial goals, including cost of goods, labor expenses, and revenue growth. F&B Directors represent the division at the executive level, advocating for resources and aligning strategies with property goals. They also lead audits, address guest concerns creatively, and ensure a balanced scorecard across all outlets.
Skills Needed
- Technical Skills: Expertise in profit and loss management, talent reviews, strategic decision-making, and in-depth knowledge of F&B operations.
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and the ability to coordinate smoothly between multiple departments.