FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

F&B Director And Chef

Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 | 54 Craft & Co. | Main Event Catering The F&B Director and Chef is a dual-focus leadership role managing both kitchen execution and front-of-house service. This position directly oversees the daily operations of 54 Craft & Co. restaurant, hotel banquet spaces, and off-site Main Event Catering.

Key Responsibilities

• 54 Craft & Co. Operations: Maintain quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction for daily breakfast, dinner, and bar services.
• Catering Execution: Oversee culinary prep and service for small meetings, outdoor patio gatherings, and large Grand Ballroom events up to 500 guests.
• Off-Site Logistics: Manage transport safety, presentation, and execution for off-site catering operations.
• Financial Management: Control food, beverage, and labor costs to meet budgeted hotel targets.
• Inventory Control: Supervise ordering, tracking, and weekly audits for the kitchen, bar, and 24-hour lobby market.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and cross-train an agile kitchen and service staff to pivot between restaurant and banquet needs.
• Compliance: Enforce local health department rules and IHG brand standards.

Job Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of kitchen leadership, including 2+ years overseeing banquets and bar programs.
• Background: Previous experience within a full-service hotel or convention center is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with restaurant point-of-sale systems and event scheduling software.
• Certifications: Current ServSafe Manager certification and valid Kansas alcohol service credentials.

What we offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision and other benefits available after 60 days
• DailyPay
• 401k
• Paid Training
• Paid PTO
• Referral program
• Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants