Executive Chef and Beverage Manager - DoubleTree Wichita Airport

Executive Chef & Beverage Manager - DoubleTree Wichita Airport
302 Rooms, 25k sf meeting, and Chisholm's American Beef & Ale

GENERAL PURPOSE

Plan and manage operations of the Food and Beverage departments to achieve customer (guest, employees, corporate and owners) satisfaction and quality service while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

Position is responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the Food & Beverage operations in the front and back of the house.  Develops and recommends the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans.  The major areas of responsibility/management include:  Catering Operations, Kitchen, Restaurant(s), Room Service and Lounge(s).  Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the human resources within the division.  Direct and oversee recruitment and development of employees; hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, performance and salary reviews, resolve conflict through fair treatment policy, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.

Develop, recommend, implement and manage the division's annual budget, business/marketing plan, forecasts and objectives to meet/exceed management expectations.

Implement and manage all company programs (company/franchise) to ensure compliance with the SOPs; to include safety and sanitary regulation, all federal, state and local regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to the guest.

Market the Food and Beverage outlets; develop and manage the implementation of menus, package deals, promotions, displays, decorations and presentations within corporate guidelines to capture more in-house guests and a larger share of the local market to meet/exceed sales and financial goals and objectives.

Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the food and beverage areas and equipment in the hotel to protect the asset, comply with regulations and ensure quality service.

Resolve customer complaints, as appropriate, to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute and promote accident prevention programs to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

Assume the responsibilities of the General Manager in his/her absence.

Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.  Participate in task forces and committees as requested.

Travel is required to all areas of the United States as needed for purposes of corporate assistance, training, or Task Force meetings.

Flexible hours/days required.  Forty to fifty hours over a five day period.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

May be from 5 to over 50 employees

Knowledge

Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food & beverage/hospitality profession.  This includes the knowledge required for management of people, complex problems and food and beverage management.  Must have some culinary training and/or experience in a fine dining establishment.

Skills

Ability to study, analyze and interpret complex activities.

Must possess highly developed communication skills to negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s), and/or corporate clients.

Must possess excellent comprehension and hearing skills due to telephone and face-to-face interaction with guests, corporate office and associates.

Must have excellent vision for administrative responsibilities (i.e., forecast, purchase orders, budget review and invoice approval).

Must possess excellent speech communications for guest, corporate, vendor and associate interaction, 100% of the work day.

Must be literate for written guest communication, administrative and Human Resource responsibilities.  Requires excellent reading and writing abilities 100% of the work day.

Abilities

Limited physical requirements in order to assist various outlets during peak business demands (i.e., banquet room turns, restaurant bussing, etc.).

Bending/kneeling - as directed above.

Physical ability to supervise on-floor activities required 60% of work day.

No continuous standing.

Climbing Stairs - up to 20 steps 20%of work day.

No driving required.

Chemicals/Agents – Limited access in the course of supervising the sanitation of the operation.

Education/Formal Training

A four year college degree or interaction education/experience

Experience

Four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s)

Material/Equipment Used

Various business equipment in order to perform administrative responsibilities

Environment

Inside 90% of the work day.

Due to responsibility of total operation, specifically sanitation standards, position requires 10% of work day inspecting various walk-in coolers, temperatures ranging as low as 30 degrees.