Director of Food & Beverage

Alida Harper Fowlkes

Alida Harper Fowlkes was a celebrated entrepreneur within the city. We celebrate the Alidas of our time - the self-made artisans who cultivate Savannah's contemporary spirit - within the walls of our 173 room hotel. The Alida joins modern life with timeless Southern charm on Savannah's revitalized riverfront. The essence of Southern hospitality.

This individual is not afraid of trying the now, the new and the next in taste and sip. They thrive in knowing what works, what could and what might. They are responsible for creating and curating the individualistic nature of each of the food and beverage experiences, while also being mindful that guests want to come to a place that they either might know or not, but one they will never forget. They promise to work to maximize revenue and be a true leader to all.

Requested Tasks:

• Manage and maintain all aspects of the food and beverage planning and service.
• Work with the culinary staff related to menu planning, preparation and presentation.
• Maintain the operational budget; monitor costs and inventory as needed.
• Prioritize safety.
• Create marketing and sales promotions to drive revenue growth.
• Oversee and mentor the Food & Beverage team.

Requested Capabilities:

• Prior experience as a Food & Beverage Director highly preferred.
• Excellent eye for detail and organization.
• A true 'customer first' attitude that they extend to their entire team.
• An ability to inspire and mentor their team.
• An innovative mindset and a passion for what is new and next.

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.