Job description
If you desire to put your years of leadership skills and experience to work in a full-service AAA Four Diamond resort setting while making an impact to the benefit of your team, ownership, and community, the perfect career opportunity awaits.
We are in search of a Food and Beverage Director to oversee the operations of the 1,300 acre Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler, this award-winning, all-seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets.
The Grand Geneva Resort is part of Milwaukee based Marcus Hotels & Resorts. A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.
About the role
The Food and Beverage Director provides leadership and oversight for all food and beverage outlets and culinary areas of the resort. As a member of the resort’s Executive Operating Committee, this individual will focus on finding additional means to drive strategic food and beverage programs while increasing the profitability and efficiency of the division.
What will you be doing?
- Provide leadership to banquets and the food & beverage outlets – to include restaurants and IRD
- Revise, generate, and direct standard operational controls
- Develop pricing, service, and product strategies
- Identify and stay current on market trends within the industry
- Determine budgets and set guidelines for Food & Beverage division utilizing the appropriate systems to control all costs and maximize profitability
- Utilize customer satisfaction surveys to develop and implement action plans to address areas of need
- Work closely with purchasing department to ensure operational costs are within budget
- Ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting requirements are met
- Supervise inventory management
- Own vendor and customer relations
- Conduct regular departmental walkthroughs to ensure all areas of resort operations meet company standards
- Ensure safety and sanitation requirements are being adhered to
- Establish performance standards and assist in the recruitment & retention of staff
- Establish development opportunities for high potential associates seeking growth
- Other duties as assigned
What do you bring to the role?
- 8+ years in a Food & Beverage management role, with at least 3 years of executive leadership experience
- Experience in an all season resort setting that includes an upscale golf operation (highly desired)
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of P&L statements, property financials, forecasts, capital expenditure requests, etc.
- Honest, trustworthy, discreet, and careful with confidential information
- Strong communication, written, and verbal skills
- Entrepreneurial savvy with an ability to drive creativity and invention in others
- Natural leadership qualities with the ability to motivate a team and provide mentoring & development opportunities to high potential talent
- Ability to read, write and speak English at a native level
What’s in it for you?
- Participation in annual Executive Committee bonus program
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance offered for full time associates after one month of employment
- Eligibility for 401K participation, with company match, following one month of employment
- Paid Time Off accrual starting on first day
- Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resort locations including hotel, golf, ski, and spa
- Free/discounted movie tickets at Marcus Theater locations
- Onsite health club membership
- Career development opportunities
Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Marcus Hotels & Resorts are Equal Opportunity Employer
Primary Location: Wisconsin-Lake Geneva-Grand Geneva Resort
Work Locations: Grand Geneva Resort 7036 Grand Geneva Way Highway 50 East Lake Geneva 53147
Job: Property Executive
Job Posting: Mar 9, 2023, 7:56:16 AM
Location: 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
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