Director of Food & Beverage - Franchised

Job description

Job Number 24066669
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The MC Hotel Autograph Collection, 1 Orange Road, Montclair, New Jersey, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Aparium Hotel Group. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

 

Job Description:

 

Director of Food & Beverage 

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER, position is Exempt.

 

THE ROLE

The Food & Beverage Director reports directly to the Hotel General Manager.  It is critical the person in this position is tactical and strategic; if you only prefer to “see the forest” and not “plant the trees” then this is not a role for you.  All leaders of Aparium are required to get down and dirty to unearth existing needs and personally ensure what needs to be fixed is repaired.   We are a young company that is in hyper-growth, so having the ability to be a soldier is as critical as being a general.

 

As the Food and Beverage Director, you will lead with the planning, execution and growth of the hotel’s food and beverage program.  The Food and Beverage Director wears many different hats throughout the day.  You will lead your team of managers and line staff by example while spending the much of your day engaging with your associates and guests during peak service.  We encourage our leaders to inspire, encourage and challenge each other to be their best.  A large degree of self-motivation is needed to drive your business; 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. 

 

WHO WE ARE?

Hotels done differently. It’s not a slogan or catchphrase, it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place and Character.  We ensure our hotels are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated, elevating our associates’ pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve.  Our hotel is a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities of where we operate.   

 

The MC Hotel is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, bringing an authentic experience to the heart of Montclair, New Jersey for the first time in decades. The 159 room, ground-up development opened in 2019. Complete with restaurant, rooftop bar featuring unparalleled views of Manhattan, and curated lobby market, The MC Hotel serves as a central hub for visitors and residents of Montclair, a city known for the arts and creativity. 

 

The hotel is managed by Aparium Hotel Group founded in 2011 is driven by the belief that all hospitality experiences should be fueled by the poetics of their surroundings, Aparium was born with an intense focus on unearthing the amazing moments unique to every city.  Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.

 

WHO YOU ARE

Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to the how and what a hospitality professional is responsible for; not all remedies can be outlined in a training manual or found in a recipe book.  You see hospitality not as a career choice but a calling. When you’re not working, turning it off is not easy.  When you go to dinner, you love a poetic menu spiel, notice a water spot on a glass from across the room, and appreciate the unseen details that create an exceptional experience. Most of your favorite memories are probably engaging in some witty banter with your service team in the side station or tasting Chef's new dish standing over a trash can in the kitchen.

 

You pride yourself on educational and inspiring pre-shifts, a well-run door, and serving your team as much as your guests.  You relish in the painstaking details of planning a perfect event and revel in the adrenaline fifteen minutes out from the start of a VIP reception. 

 

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 \