Director of Food and Beverage
Horizon Hospitality, LLC
·2 weeks ago
- Salary
- $90k – $100k/yr
- Location
- Essex County, NY
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Retail
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Source
- PCRecruiter
Description
A distinguished, full-service boutique property with over 100 guest rooms and suites is seeking an experienced, high-energy leader to direct its premier food and beverage operations. The culinary department features an elevated primary restaurant, a vintage-inspired lobby cocktail lounge, and flexible event spaces designed for gatherings of up to 150 guests. This dynamic role offers a seasoned professional the unique opportunity to drive operational excellence while enjoying competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and significant career growth potential.
Position Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily food and beverage operations, including the flagship restaurant, two bars, and full-service banquet/meeting spaces.
- Drive operational profitability across all food and beverage outlets to consistently meet or exceed budgeted revenue and NOI targets.
- Lead, mentor, and hold culinary and front-of-house teams accountable to uphold brand quality, safety, and service standards.
- Collaborate on menu concepting, standardizing recipes, and establishing cost control and purchasing guidelines.
- Direct local marketing initiatives and special event strategies to position the property as the premier dining destination in the region.
- Monitor guest feedback, quality metrics, and health inspection standards to ensure continuous service excellence and team compliance.
Position Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive management experience in upscale restaurant, hotel food and beverage, or multi-outlet event environments.
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in managing food/beverage budgets, inventory controls, and POS systems.
- Proven track record in banquets, catering execution, and team development.
- ServSafe and TIPS certifications.
- Local ties to Upstate New York / the Adirondack region or a demonstrated commitment to relocating to a northern, small-town climate.
Compensation: $90,000 to $100,000 per year base salary (commensurate with experience), health benefits, 401K, PTO and more!
On-site temporary accommodation (up to 60 days) to assist with local transition if needed
To learn more or apply for this opportunity, please reach out to schedule a confidential discussion. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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