Director of Food and Beverage

Looking for the next Director of Food and Beverage for the Historic Boone Tavern Hotel at Berea College. This is an amazing opportunity to join the team that is in its second century of providing guests with the pinnacle of southern hospitality and charm.

A historic Berea hotel, Boone Tavern was built in 1909 at the suggestion of Nellie Frost, the wife of the College president, William G. Frost. Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant– named for Appalachian hero Daniel Boone – has been hosting visitors of Berea, Kentucky, ever since, including the Dalai Lama, Henry Ford, President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, and Robert Frost.

Built at a prominent location on the College Square in the heart of Berea where the old Dixie Highway intersected with the campus, Boone has become one of the most famous Kentucky hotels and has been known as a popular destination for travelers of business and leisure alike.

Boone Tavern began humbly with 25 guestrooms, now, the guest room tally is at 63, and an $11 million renovation has upgraded many elements of the property, laying the foundation for another successful century. Our award-winning Berea, Kentucky hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We promise to uphold the ideals and standards that earned us this recognition, as well as the green practices that earned us the distinction as a LEED Gold Certified Green Hotel.

The Director of F&B provides coaching and guidance to our portfolio of hotels to help achieve operating excellence in all areas of food & beverage, including restaurant, banquet/catering, and room service. The Director of Food and Beverage would be responsible for maximizing value by achieving revenue growth and expense control; provide support to achieve excellent guest/customer service, and maximization of human resources. The Director of F&B helps bring to light new concepts as well as develops and maintains all food & beverage operations consistent with Olympia Hotel Management’s values and standards.

Management Company Link/Hotel Link

· https://theolympiacompanies.com/

· https://www.boonetavernhotel.com/

Skills Required

· Leadership – ability to effectively motivate, mentor, coach & counsel others to perform well (including appropriate documentation)

· Customer Service – deliver hospitable service that is attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous; demonstrate patience, tact and diplomacy

· People Skills – ability to collaborate, create rapport, and work effectively with others; earn and maintain trust and respect

· Communication Skills – ability to effectively listen & communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing

· Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills – ability to identify the issue, collect and analyze information to understand the problem and effectively resolve. Identify, recommend, and implement best practices

· Judgment & Discretion – appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information

· Organizational & Time Management Skills – ability to appropriately schedule time to meet job demands, multi-task, prioritize, follow through, and work efficiently with limited supervision

· Aptitude & Adaptability – ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities and business needs

· Composure – ability to maintain composure and work under pressure, managing stress to meet business demands. (Calmly handle all customer and employee interactions & issues)

· Attention to Detail – ability to follow instructions and achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks

· Computer skills/ Technical Aptitude – proficiency in computer technology, i.e. e-mail, MS Word, Excel, & other hotel related systems. Utilize technology to enhance organizational efficiency

· Training – ability to share knowledge and act as a resource in teaching others to perform tasks efficiently and safely

Experience / Education

A minimum of 5 years’ related work experience required; management or previous supervisory experience preferred; college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience; Serve-Safe Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person