DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE

Company Description We are looking for a Director of Food & Beverage  to join the re-opening of the famed Delano Miami Beach.
Set to open its doors in , Delano Miami Beach will fuse historic charm with contemporary luxury, reflecting a reimagined experience that pays homage to the original visionary concept.
Comprising 170 rooms and distinct food and beverage concepts, the hotel will preserve its iconic walk-in pool and, in addition, unveil a new pool on an amenity deck, offering breathtaking views of the ocean.
Delano Miami Beach will act as the brand’s flagship location, re-establishing Delano as a trailblazer in luxury lifestyle hospitality.
Ennismore, in partnership with Cain International (the owners of Delano Miami Beach as well as partner in the Delano brand), are currently undertaking a significant renovation and redevelopment of the iconic Delano hotel with an aim to open its doors again ahead of the winter high season.
The Director of Food & Beverage will be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and directing all property food and beverage operations while maintaining a profitable department and high-quality products and service levels.
This role is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.
Job Description What you'll do...
Establish, monitor, and manage budgeted revenue and net operating income.
Assures that the budgeting process is performed accurately and efficiently.
Develop and implement action items and provide support and guidance in each restaurant/bar/outlet to achieve or exceed budgeted revenue and net operating income goals.
Ensure that labor and expense guidelines are adhered to maintain budgeted expenses.
Institute and monitor service and/or product upgrades to maintain the hotel’s competitive edge.
Supervise and provide leadership to all Food and Beverage team members.
Select, train and develop all personnel within the department.
Able to exercise hire, discipline, personnel performance reviews and termination of employment discretion within Delano policies.
Develop and enforce Delano specific policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) like health and safety procedures, training programs, etc.
Promote guest satisfaction throughout the operation and implement repeat guest recognition programs to build loyalty to the operation.
Act as a liaison between the community and the Food and Beverage operation.
Re-establish the Delano venues in an independent spirit locally in the community.
Maintain a high-level path to achieving brand goals.
Consult with all hotel departments and specifically the General Manager on a weekly basis to ensure smooth and successful operations.
Monitor industry trends, take appropriate action to maintain competitive and profitable operations.
Initiate menu planning and preparation with the Executive Chef as needed.
Liaise with head office team on brand standards, growing brand trends, and concept direction.
Work seamlessly with brand partners and corporate partnerships.
Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
Organize and conduct department meetings on a regular basis.
Participate in long-range planning.
Lead, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking.
Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations and all other Food and Beverage related life/safety and other legal compliance in accordance with federal and local laws.
Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, team member schedules, quarterly actions plans.
Oversee divisional matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws.
Qualifications What we're looking for...
8+ years of experience in a senior food & beverage role, preferably within a lifestyle brand Resort and international experience preferred.
Proven track record of successful hotel and/or restaurant openings with sustained success well beyond the opening phase.
You’re a strong team leader, a natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.
You combine analytical and methodical thinking with high attention to detail and a solution-focused approach.
Strong knowledge of health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high-level attention to detail.
You prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation.
You’re a great communicator – both verbally and written – and a great listener.
Fluent in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
You have a passion for hospitality, you inspire an enthusiastic guest-centered approach.
You can turn any situation around into a positive experience for all, guests and team alike.
You think big and encourage your team to believe.
You are a natural at leading and managing others, and you lead by example, creating an environment where your team can be their best self.
You are able to easily identify and utilize emerging trends and technology to generate revenue.
You exhibit a professional attitude, diplomacy and an ability to handle difficult situations.
You are highly responsible, reliable and ethical.
A reputation for honesty and integrity.
You get things done, independently and skilled at taking decisive action.
Additional Information What’s in it for you… The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
Delano is part of the Lifestyle Collective of Ennismore.
Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart.
Ennismore and Accor entered a joint venture in , creating a new autonomous entity and the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company.