**Job Description** The?Director of Food & Beverage?is responsible for the complete operation of Food & Beverage - planning and managing food services across the entire property. To ensure that the quality of food, beverage, and service is consistent with company guidelines. To ensure the profitability of the Food and Beverage Department. In conjunction with direct reports, develop strategic operations plans aligned with the client's mission, vision, and objectives to include sustainable practices while balancing the fiscal constraints of the operation. **COMPENSATION:** The salary range for this position is **$92,000** to **$167,000** . If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting. **BENEFITS:** Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation (https://careers.aramark.com/benefits-compensation/) . ?? There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity. **Job Responsibilities** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** -Listed below are the essential duties of this position including information around necessary qualifications and work environment. At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. To meet our commitments, job duties may change, or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. + Drive customer service and employee engagement through effective use of customer and employee engagement surveys. + Prepares the annual Food and Beverage budget. + Assist with the development of the annual marketing plan for accounts. + Responsible for component budgeting and accounting functions. Prepares monthly forecasts for food and beverage needs and monitor expenses and reports all variances. + Identify vertical sales growth opportunities and communicate with appropriate subject matter experts. Look for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention. + Responsible for overall menu planning and development. + Performs human resource functions for recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining front line team staff, including scheduling, evaluating, and training staff. + Reviews monthly profit and loss statement. Prepares critique and action plans for improvement as necessary. + Assists in designing concepts and merchandising techniques for the Food and Beverage departments. + Establishes pricing for food and beverage items with consultation of the Executive Sous Chef and Dining Room Manager. + Establish and maintain food production systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving of food related products. + Coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, and labor management. + Conduct period inventory. + Maintain records to comply with Aramark, government, and accrediting agency standards. + Ensure that requirements for appropriate alcohol, sanitation and food safety levels in respective areas are met. + Establishes and controls, through department heads, payroll and other operating expenses in the Food and Beverage Department. + Establishes all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage outlets through direct visual inspections on a continuous and consistent basis. + Develops and implements the annual marketing plan with the assistance of department heads. + Holds periodic meetings with staff to review past and future performance of service, quality, and general information concerning guest and employee relations. + All other duties as assigned and directed by the General Manager, District Manager and client organization. + Interact with Client Management and maintain effective client and customer relations at all levels within the client organization. + Develop and be accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt. + May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or overtime. **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor?s Degree Preferred. **Experience:** Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 8 years' experience in hotel, conference center and catering operations. Previous experience in a high-volume hotel conference center or business dining is highly preferred. A minimum of 3 years' primary financial accountability with a direct reporting relationship to clients and senior executives is required. Proven track record of developing and implementing tools to increase top and bottom line as well as strong communication skills. Hands-on experience in all aspects of Food & Beverage. Experienced Management skills. **About Aramark** **Our Mission** Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. **About Aramark** The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .