Year Round
JOB TITLE: Vice President of Food and Beverage
BUSINESS UNIT: Food and Beverage Operations
REPORTS TO: Resort President
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time/Year-Round/Salary
POSITION:
The Vice President of Food and Beverage is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all food and beverage operations at the resort. This includes developing and implementing a comprehensive F&B strategy, driving financial performance, ensuring exceptional guest experience, and leading a high-performing team.
SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 10 + years of leadership experience in resort or hospitality operations, 5+ in a senior leadership role
- Proven track record of driving F&B innovation, elevating guest experience, and meeting financial targets
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control analysis
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with guests, staff, and resort leadership
- Deep knowledge of F&B trends, culinary techniques, and guest service best practices specific to local Utah markets
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field; advanced degree preferred; equivalency years' experience considered for right candidate
- Proven experience in developing, leading, and coaching staff and is expected to lead by example
- Must have exceptional listening and people skills and must be bale to work with a wide variety of personalities
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute a cohesive F&B strategy aligned with the resort's overall goals
- Identify opportunities for culinary innovation, revenue growth, and elevated guest experiences. Familiarity with Net Promoter Scores helpful
- Stay abreast of industry trends and adapt offering to meet evolving guest preferences
- Oversee all aspects of F&B operations including restaurants, bars, cafe, cafeterias, food truck, and banquets
- Establish operational standards for food quality, service, safety and sanitation
- Optimize profitability through effective cost controls, pricing strategies and vendor management
- Ensure F&B offerings deliver memorable dining experiences that exceed guest expectations
- Collaborate with the culinary team on menu development and special dining events
- Solicit guest feedback and insights to continuously enhance F&B offerings and service
- Build and inspire a high performing F&B team, fostering a culture of hospitality excellence
- Provide guidance to senior F&B leaders including Executive Chef, Village Dining Manager, and Mountain F&B Director
- Oversee recruiting, training, performance management and career pathing for the F&B team
- Develop annual F&B operating budgets and regularly monitor performance against targets
- Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and profitability
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to the Resort President, Resort Executive Team, and Corporate Functions
- Not afraid to roll up their sleeves and pitch in: back of house, front of house, or elsewhere across the resort as needed
- Work with international visa programs such as J1 and H2B helpful
- Must be an intermediate skier or snowboarder, advanced preferred
Perks of Working Here:
Work & Play in the Mountains:
- Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
- Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.
Benefits:
- Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
- Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
- Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
- Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.
Other Perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
- Pro deals with outdoor brands.
- Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
- Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.
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Solitude Mountain Resort
life insurance, 401(k)
April 26, 2024