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Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Food adn Beverage Director

Reports To: General Manager

Salary: $90,000 to $95,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

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Job Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Menu Development: Curate and design beverage menus tailored to a diverse range of events, ensuring alignment with client preferences, event themes, and budgetary constraints

• Client and Sales Team Collaboration: Serve as a key point of contact for the sales team, offering expert guidance on beverage selections to enhance client satisfaction and ensure event success

• Wine Program Management: Oversee and adjust wine offerings in accordance with seasonal trends, ensuring the selection remains fresh, relevant, and appealing to clients

• Specialty Cocktail and Mocktail Creation: Innovate and develop seasonal specialty cocktail recipes, providing staff training on current beverage trends and ingredient knowledge to elevate the guest experience

• Supplier Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local liquor suppliers to guarantee consistent supply and competitive pricing for bar operations

• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, along with cocktail ingredients, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste

• Tasting and Client Interaction: Present cocktails, mocktails, and wines to clients at tastings and be able to answer any questions clients might have throughout the event planning process

• Industry Research: Stay abreast of emerging trends and new products in the beverage industry, incorporating relevant innovations into the beverage program

• Cross-Department Coordination: Collaborate closely with the sales, culinary, and event teams to ensure seamless beverage service for all events, maintaining a high standard of quality and client satisfaction

• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and submit detailed weekly or monthly reports, including inventory requisitions, product loss, and product transfers across various venues and events

• Storage & Efficiency: Organize and manage beverage storage areas to optimize inventory efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain compliance with health and safety standards

• Team Engagement: Attend and actively participate in weekly operations meetings, contributing to team discussions and operational improvements

• Staff Training & Certification: Lead and execute a comprehensive bar training program for event staff, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as TIPS Certification

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries

• Event Support: Assist with the management and execution of catered events as needed, ensuring that beverage services meet the highest standards

• Ad-hoc Duties: Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by management, adapting to the dynamic needs of the business

  Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

  Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

  Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

  Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

  Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

  Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Personal Leave

  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

  Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1407457

Restaurant Associates

Gina Barbish

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