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The Watermark Hotel

Beverage Director

The Watermark Hotel, Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States,


B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!

Join our team as our

Beverage Director

for Wren located in The Watermark Hotel in Tysons Corner, VA. As a leading owner and operator in the Hospitality industry, we are committed to providing an unmatched career experience and are committed to the success and development of our team members. The 300-unit Watermark Hotel - Tysons is an upscale, all-suite facility with a chef driven restaurant, cocktail bar, outdoor patios, 1,600 square feet of meeting space and a breakfast café. The property is owned by Capital One Financial and operated by the B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group. The

Beverage Director

will directly affect the success of the restaurant and bars for The Watermark Hotel. This role is well suited for an individual that has previously worked in a free standing, trendy, Cocktail Bar/Upscale Restaurant and Boutique Hotel setting. The

Beverage Director

is an advocate and ambassador of stellar service creating memories. Proactively tending to the needs of our guest through attention to detail, positive guest interactions and knowledge of mixology and restaurant operations. A key component of this role will be an outgoing genuine personality with the ability to multi-task and lead and inspire the team. The Beverage Director will have a keen understanding of financial responsibilities, driving business through marketing and restaurant/bar trends.

RESPONSIBILITIES - Include but not limited to:

Create, practice and reinforce steps of service, hospitality and training standards

Be present and active in the service area throughout duration of shift

Serves as a liaison between the front and back of the house during the assigned shift

Attends and leads pre-shift meetings

Promotes collaboration and a positive, professional work environment.

Knowledgeable about all SOP’s related to F&B service

Assures the sanitary, health standards and orderly appearance of all physical elements in the dining area and taking the appropriate measures by correcting or following through with work orders.

Make suggestions to improve procedures or layouts to better facilitate service in any way possible

Ensure all legal requirements are consistently followed for food safety and the sale/ consumption of alcoholic beverages

Assures that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently followed

Any other task as deemed necessary

Curate Bar and Beverage Program Management including menu development, cost and cocktail creation

Working with our chef and kitchen team to create a specialty cocktail menu that pairs with our seasonal menus

Create and exude high standards of hospitality with all guests

Interacting with guests to develop loyalty and constant feedback loops on the beverage program

Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training bar and Restaurant staff

Establishing bar and Restaurant SOPs including safe food handling standards, cleanliness and safety and ensuring staff is following all food control and safety regulations

Creating employee schedules

Contributing to the P&L by analyzing costs vs sales and profitability

Achievement of budgeted food sales, beverage sales, labor costs and profitability.

Manage inventory, negotiate with vendors, order supplies and adhere to budget

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be organized, detail-oriented and thorough in matters of administration.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within and outside the organization and be able to solve problems with team members and guests.

Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

At least 5 years of cocktail bar/upscale restaurant experience.

A self-starting personality with an even disposition and a great sense of humor is a must.

Extraordinary creativity and innovation skills in regard to mixology and beverage trends.

Superior knowledge of food and beverage and the ability to forecast trends.

Ability to work restaurant hours (weekends, holidays, evenings).

Must be a hands-on leader and work the floor.

Physical : Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout shift.

Education : High school diploma or GED preferred

BENEFITS:

Well-Being Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Vacation Policy

Weekly Pay

Long Term Planning:

401(k) Retirement Program

Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Member Programs:

Our Big 3 Mission Statement Leaders of the Month/Year

Annual Performance Appraisals and Wage Increase Opportunities

Annual Team Member Banquets

Annual Team Member Engagement Survey

Discounted Room Rates for Team Members, Family and Friends

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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