Director F&B-260 BU EX

Description

Uniquely located in the heart of Honolulu, guests have the convenience of the city outside their front door yet surrounded by the beauty of the island through stunning ocean views. At Renaissance Honolulu, we invite you to embrace adventure and embark on a journey beyond the ordinary.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Come join our Food & Beverage team and help create exceptional dining experiences for every guest. In this leadership role, the F&B Director oversees all food and beverage operations, ensuring outstanding service, operational excellence, and memorable guest experiences across all outlets. We are looking for a hospitality-driven leader who is passionate about developing teams, driving financial performance, maintaining quality standards, and delivering innovative dining experiences while fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and service excellence.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive compensation
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Discounts at Marriott brand properties worldwide

Here is what you will be doing each day:

Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate. Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments, e.g. room service, restaurants, banquets, kitchens, steward, etc. Develop, implement and monitor schedules for the operation of all food and beverage sub-departments to achieve a profitable result. Participate with Food and Beverage managers in the creation of menus designed to attract a predetermined customer market. Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub-departments to Crescent standards. Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages. Assist managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desired standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion. Regularly review and evaluate the degree of guest satisfaction of the individual restaurants and banquet service, to recommend new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up or the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment. Develop operating tools necessary and incidental to modern management principles, e.g. budgeting, forecasting purchase specifications, recipes, portion specifications, menu abstracts, food production control etc. Continuously evaluate the performance and encourage improvement of the associates in the food and beverage department. Plan and administer a training and development program within the department which will provide well trained associate at all levels. Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while delivering exceptional guest service.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and revenue management.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Our Differences Are What Make Us Great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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