Assistant Director of Food & Beverage - The Ritz-Carlton

Iconic architecture, a thriving culinary scene, beautifully landscaped public spaces, and an array of museums are just part of what draws visitors to the Windy City. At The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, a luxury hotel set atop Water Tower Place in the historic Gold Coast, guests will have every chance to explore the city, from shopping along Michigan Avenue to viewing famous works at the Art Institute. Yet with our hotel’s spa, rooftop lounge, locally inspired restaurant, indoor lap pool and spacious accommodations overlooking the city, guests may not want to leave the premises.

Recognized as the gold standard of hospitality, The Ritz-Carlton selects only the most passionate and skilled hospitality professionals. As one of our Ladies and Gentlemen, you will reflect the values that make us the world’s finest luxury brand. Here, in a diverse environment where individual aspirations are fulfilled and quality of life is enhanced, you will be inspired to work alongside your fellow employees to bring special moments to life for our guests and each other.

Plan and manage the Restaurant(s), Room Service and Lounge(s) in order to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Position is responsible for the short term planning and managing the operations of the Restaurant(s), Room Service and Lounge(s). Recommends promotional ideas and procedural changes. Prepares forecasts, implements, monitors and controls the budgets for the various outlets.

• 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.

Education/Formal Training

Four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.

Manager Allergens Certification

Food Safety Certification

Alcohol Certification

Experience

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

Knowledge/Skills

Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food and beverage/hospitality profession.

This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people, complex problems and food and beverage management.

• Ability to analyze activities or information and arrive at logical conclusions.
• Requires supervisory/management communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills due to telephone and face-to-face interaction with guests, corporate office and associates.
• Good speaking skills for guest, corporate, vendor and associate interaction 100% of work day.
• Written guest communication, administrative responsibilities and Human Resource responsibilities requires excellent reading and writing abilities 100% of the work day.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Environment

Inside 90% of 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. Chemicals/Agents -Limited access in the course of supervising the sanitation of the operation

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

$85,000 - $105,000/Annual