Task Force Food & Beverage Director

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals who 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.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our amazing team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Remote, work from home
• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent-managed properties in North America for you & your family members

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.

Crescent Hotels and Resorts is seeking a Task Force Director of Food & Beverage to join our award-winning Global organization.

This task force position will work at various properties on an assigned basis. As such, this position is subject to extensive travel. On assignment, this position reports to their on property designated Executive Committee Member, i.e. Director or General Manager.

This position will also report to their corresponding corporate F&B Leader. Besides providing leadership and coverage as needed on property, this person reports back to the Crescent Corporate Culinary and Beverage team on a consistent basis.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Food & Beverage Division functions, in accordance with hotel standards.
• Will help oversee and direct the operation of the Banquet functions, Lounge, Room Service, and Restaurant facilities.
• Will direct, implement and maintain a service and management philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff.
• As the Task Force Director of F&B for the Restaurants, Bars, and Events, you'll build an exciting, innovative, and memorable dining experience for all guests by leading a well-rounded, knowledgeable front-of-house team.
• This position is responsible for monitoring labor costs, financial performance, staff development, scheduling, and nightly/daily service coordination.
• You'll act as an advocate for the restaurant, be a creator of personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.
• Maintain an active presence throughout the restaurant and event spaces - lead daily line-ups and regular department meetings, conduct daily walk-throughs of event setups, coordinate and participate in BEO meetings.
• Lead a team of restaurant supervisors and foster opportunities to learn, grow, and develop their skills. Identify talent and provide the necessary training as positions open.
• Assist in interviewing, hire, and train; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; mentor (and celebrate employees!); address any feedback and problem solve.
• Work with the hotel leaders to consistently meet the budget in all areas of cost control with a focus on payroll and cost of sales. * Partner with Executive Chef to give final approval of all menus and pricing.
• Work directly with in-house clients and contracted to connect and build repeat guests.

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years as a Restaurant GM or Director of Food and Beverage in a luxury hotel environment. Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management, Business or equivalent field preferred. * Experience with all aspects of restaurant/banquet/catering operations, and sales including budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll and labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, and P&L management.
• Proven systems knowledge and experience with restaurant POS systems or combination of these systems required.
• Passion for crafting and personalizing guest experiences!
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

For applicants who will be working in New York, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $90-115k; for applicants who will be working in NYC, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $90-115k; for applicants who will be working in Colorado, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $90-115k; for applicants who will be working in Washington, the anticipated compensation range is $90-115k; for applicants who will be working in California, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $90-115k. The salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, work location, etc. Crescent Hotels is a multi-state employer and the salary ranges indicated herein may not reflect positions that work only in other states.