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Director of F&B

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Be part of something big. We’re reopening a fully reimagined, upscale beachfront hotel in the heart of St. Pete Beach – and we’re building an exceptional team. We're seeking a visionary Food & Beverage Director to lead and elevate our culinary and beverage operations.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Direct and organize the activities of the Food and Beverage

Department to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service and

merchandising to maximize hotel Profitability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve

problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or

termination when appropriate.

2. Plan and direct the functions of administration and planning of the Food and

Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation.

3. 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.

4. Develop, implement and monitor schedules for the operation of all food and

beverage sub-departments to achieve a profitable result.

5. Participate with Food and Beverage managers in the creation of menus

designed to attract a predetermined customer market.

6. Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all

sub-departments to Crescent standards.

7. Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving

alcoholic beverages.

8. Assist managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit

objectives and desired standards of quality food, service, cleanliness,

merchandising and promotion.

9. 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 changes in the make-up or the

customer market, or a change in the competitive environment.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

13. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

14. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even

disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can

communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with

their job duties and be a team player. Considerable skill in complex mathematical

calculations without error. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers,

some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger,

collect accurate information and resolve conflicts. Ability to move throughout all food and

beverage areas and hospitality suites and continuously perform essential job functions.

Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer

system. Ability to observe and distinguish product quality by smell, taste, and appearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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The Luce Hotel, St. Pete Beach, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel with 200 Rooms

This coastally cool St. Pete Beach hotel is the place to bask in the breeze and savor moments in the sun. With 200+ rooms including lanai and bungalow options, The Luce has the perfect blend of modern hospitality highlighted with vintage Florida vacation vibes. At the Baby Turtle beach club, sunshine butlers await your requests, and you can drift from poolside to oceanside at your leisure. Sundrop serves up bites with a seaside twist to your table or cabana. Amidst the soft curves, golden-hour glow, and tropical vibrance, shine on and catch a new wave at The Luce.