Director of F&B Operations Details

Director of F&B Operations

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time

As a Director of F&B Operations you will be responsible for the daily and nightly operations of Bodega Taqueria y Tequila while ensuring adherence to company standards. The Director of F&B Operations is responsible for overseeing the entire operation of Bodega restaurants,. The goal is maximizing food and beverage revenue; selecting, training and developing team members; establishing and maintaining quality product and service levels while maximizing profits; forecasting and budgeting. Ensures compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards and liquor laws. Keeps high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits and insure outstanding customer service.

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  Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in food and beverage management, hotels preferred
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data into operational plan
• Ability to lead and direct a team
• Strong time management and negotiation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members
• Ability to work extended hours when business necessitates

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Circulate on the floor while continually checking with the guests/customers and the employees to ensure that everything is to the guests’ satisfaction. Handle guest/customers complaints and thank them upon departure. Monitor and supervise lounge and taco shack to ensure operation is properly functioning.
• Communicate with customers and employees in a positive and clear manner. Listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information. Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy restaurant/lounge activity, serving as a role model for all employees. Interact with all department closely to ensure efficient operations and quality guest service.
• Responsible for assigning and supervising all opening and/or closing side duties. Assist with scheduling as needed.
• Conduct meetings on a daily basis. Participate in ongoing trainings of employees to ensure that employees continue to improve their performance. Recognize outstanding performance and ensure discipline is given for unsatisfactory performance in order to correct the behavior.
• Conduct beverage inventory as needed and calculations of cost of goods, liquor purchasing and filling out necessary requisitions and control distribution of inventory and supplies.