Director of Food + Beverage

Reports to: Hotel Manager , position is exempt

Located in the heart of Seattle's storied Pioneer Square, Populus Seattle anchors one of the country's most significant adaptive reuse developments, as one of three main historic buildings that are connected by activated alleyways. This historic building, originally constructed in 1907 as the Manufacturers Exchange Building, built of sturdy brick and heavy timber is a testament to the craft of the hands that built it - merging and weaving the historic narratives of the great continental railways and the bustling seaport of Seattle. The 120-room boutique hotel features Pioneer Square's first rooftop bar, a signature restaurant, a strong community connection, and design that evokes the feeling of a Pacific Northwest rainforest.

You are a deeply experienced food service professional with many years of tenure in roles focused on leading people and programs. You enjoy spending time immersed in the service environment, teaching and mentoring staff, and always approaching your work with a curiosity mindset. You are a self-starter and appreciate you are given the opportunity to build the business plan and take that responsibility seriously. You enjoy the "business" side of your role and enjoy teaching others what you know. You know every line item in the P&L and understand the levers to impact them. You are highly self-reflective and take lessons learned and best practices with you to apply them in your daily actions. You continually find ways to partner with your peers to identify a better way of doing things and have the grit and tenacity to see it through.

The Food and Beverage Director role is both strategic and tactical in nature. You will lead your team of managers and line staff by example working alongside associates and engaging with guests during service periods. In this leadership role, you work with your team to inspire, encourage and challenge each other to be their best. You are responsible for designing strategy to drive your business unit, and you are accountable to the goals you set. You are continuously looking for ways to drive new and repeat guests and improving your products & service with profit in mind. As a leader within Aparium Hotel Group you will work with a phenomenal group of peers who insist that you are collaborative, humble, experienced, and open-minded - no egos are allowed.

• In collaboration with Executive Chef, lead operating strategy development, annual business planning and budget development for all Food & Beverage operations including the restaurant, rooftop bar, banquets & catering, and all in room food service amenities.
• Participate in annual budgeting process; establish goals based on proforma, competitive set, current performance trends, and all other information available
• Develop and leverage the annual strategic Management Plan, use to regularly evaluate ongoing business performance and adjust operations to preform against annual budget & business plan
• Use critical thinking, analysis, and knowledge of the competition and market to creatively adapt and deliver on hotel and food & beverage concept
• Alongside hotel leadership team, provide critical feedback to and collaborate with Aparium HQ on improving our tools, processes, and support of the food & beverage operations

• Responsible for all front of house team management including recruiting & hiring, orientation and training, and ongoing performance evaluation
• Actively engage with the service of all meal periods during your working day to create and maintain a culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Identify root causes to service issues and quickly take action to work with staff to develop and implement solutions and operational systems improvements
• Maintain and apply expert knowledge of all food and beverage items offered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service
• Alongside your General Managers, actively manage the reservation books and door of the restaurant; maximize covers and turns of the restaurant and rooftop bar while maintaining high quality service
• Observe daily conditions of all front of house restaurant and rooftop bar physical facilities and equipment; follow up on corrections and improvements as needed
• Alongside Executive Chef, review, spot check and approve all food & beverage inventories and invoices

• Acts as an ambassador for the hotel and own the follow up and follow through for any guest missed opportunities
• Develop and execute on your food & beverage marketing plan that utilizes the marketing resources around you and includes grassroots marketing efforts that you and your team will own
• Collaborate with hotel leadership team to create, plan, and execute amazing events and functions that resonate with both guests and community

• Minimum of five (5) years of hospitality management, with a mix of restaurant and hotel food and beverage experience
• Minimum of two (2) years serving as a department head
• Bachelor's degree in related field of Hospitality Management or equivalent work experience
• Adaptable interpersonal skills to communication and address all employee levels of the hotel
• Professional proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication
• Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Must have Food Safety or TIPS certification when applicable to the location
• Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25lbs to transport food, beverage, and dishware
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time to serve guests

• $130,000 - 140,000 annual salary range
• Performance Based Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community
• Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.

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