Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Assistant Director Of Food & Beverage

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

A non-gaming oasis on the iconic Las Vegas strip. Located adjacent to Mandalay Resort & Casino, discover one of the only non-gaming and non-smoking hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Four Seasons Las Vegas is a tranquil Five Diamond oasis with a Forbes Five-Star Spa and offers the best of both worlds: serenity in a resort-like setting paired with the energy and nightlife of one of the greatest entertainment destinations. Just outside the city, experience close-by natural wonders, including the Grand Canyon and Red Rock National Conservation Area.

The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage is a senior manager who works closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to ensure our guests receive the highest level of food quality and service. In addition, they oversee the development of the team, develop an annual budget, and ensure full adherence to the company's core and culture standards. We are looking for individuals who are strategic, have strong business acumen, good communication and interpersonal skills, and are able to evidence professionalism and adaptability.

What you will do:

• Seek individuals who are strategic thinkers with strong business acumen, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to exhibit professionalism, leadership, and adaptability.
• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline employees and managers across all Food & Beverage departments to ensure established cultural values and service standards are consistently achieved. Support the leadership team in driving accountability and performance throughout the division.
• Manage labor and operational expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Support the division in strategic planning and key business initiatives designed to drive revenue growth, operational excellence, and profitability.
• Lead the development and execution of elevated Food & Beverage concepts, offerings, and activations in partnership with the hotel's Marketing team, utilizing brand partnerships, menu innovation, and strategic programming.
• Implement and support the execution of Four Seasons Food & Beverage corporate initiatives, brand standards, and operational guidelines across all outlets and departments.
• Partner with the Guest Experience team to enhance and evolve the hotel's amenities and guest experience programs.
• Maintain a visible presence within the operation, fostering relationships with loyal guests while actively cultivating connections with new patrons to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Food & Beverage leadership teams, the Executive Chef, and Sous Chefs to develop innovative menus, cocktail programs, and wine offerings while maintaining exceptional product quality.
• Maintain open and effective communication with employees and managers to ensure operational objectives are met, while actively participating in regular operational meetings to foster collaboration, coordination, and teamwork across departments.

Extensive Food & Beverage experience in a high-end operation is required. Applicants are required to have three to five years of previous employment in a related position. Occasional travel is required to other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for training and development purposes.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.