Director of Food and Beverage

Bar Harbor Regency, Harborside Hotel and Stewman’s Lobster Pound and its Outlets:

Nestled on downtown Bar Harbor’s scenic waterfront with views of Frenchman’s Bay, The Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina, an Opal Collection destination, embodies the beauty of coastal Maine. Our AAA Four-Diamond hotel, the best of Maine on both land and sea. Our event space was voted “Best of the East” by Meetings East Magazine.

The position will oversee four outlets. La Bella Vita, Stewman’s Lobster, Paddys and Bar Harbor Club. The anticipated food and beverage revenues are in excess of $16,000,000. This is a great opportunity for a creative senior executive with strong hospitality standards and a successful operations background. As we enter SEASON, we want to start recruiting the best talent for a successful year!

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Responsible for the hiring, training, and proficiency of employees in the Food & Beverage Department
• Plan for and schedule manpower, equipment, and supply requirements for the Food and Beverage Department and maintain accountability for the cost, utilization, and performance of employees and equipment
• Be on the floor during entire meal period and ensure adequate coverage.
• Conduct taste panels and menu classes for restaurant.
• Ensure that only a quality product is being served.
• Monitor hours and staffing on a daily basis, for restaurant, with accurate scheduling in line forecast and budget guidelines.
• Proper departmental communication is maintained through Daily Stand-ups, weekly departmental meetings and other communication tools.
• Communicate with all F&B areas regarding upcoming programs and groups, special needs, and any additional assistance that may be needed.
• Implement effective cost controls for labor, beverage, and other operating costs.
• Assist with developing annual budget, maintaining proper monthly/period forecast and justify period end results to Executive Management.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• 5+ years’ experience as director of Food & Beverage in a hotel or resort environment.
• Experience in a 4 or 5 diamond quality property
• Experience with management of staff at multi-outlet properties strongly desired.
• Working knowledge of budgets and budget process.
• Effective ability to supervise, motivate and mentor team members to maintain optional department operation and staff development.
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to work, communicate and maintain positive guest and colleague relations
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong computer and spreadsheet skills
• Multi-tasking
• Effective written and verbal communication skills exercising patience, tact and diplomacy.

Benefits and other incentives will be discussed during interview process.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality business, you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the resorts and its outlets, including weekends and holidays.

Submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Fast casual restaurant

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food & Beverage: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location