Food & Beverage Director - Land's End Resort

Job Description The Food & Beverage Director plays a pivotal leadership role in supporting and managing all aspects of Dining Services, Catering, and Retail Food Programs at the Land’s End Resort in Homer, AK. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food service with a strong emphasis on enhancing guest and community experience through exceptional food and beverage offerings. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, service-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment. The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who is passionate about hospitality and committed to excellence in operational standards, team development, and customer satisfaction. This position will support the Land’s End Resort, a 117-room hotel, in Homer, AK. Housing and relocation available for the right candidate! Responsibilities Directs a high-quality, cost-effective kitchen and food preparation operation. Ensure HACCP and Safety standards are thoroughly understood and followed by all staff. Understands and consistently comply with required portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and teaches these standards to staff. Menu planning, ordering, and inventory with other associated food service activities. Assures proper completion of production records by all locations. Plans a variety of balanced, attractive menus and food/ service options. Quality focused with the ability to grow student meal participation while controlling costs. Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served. Maintains excellent employee and client relations to continuously improve the quality of services provided, resolve problems, and facilitate the acceptance and implementation of new services. Meets with supervisors & leads to discuss daily operations, issues, and challenges. Ensures the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all assigned employees are defined and understood. Plans and implements an effective staff-training program. Continuously seeks to improve the quality of assigned activities. Take positive actions to facilitate the employment of NANA shareholders. Develops, maintains, or approves various administrative matters or materials such as budget expenditures or development, operational reports, cost analysis or records, time sheets, payroll matters, personnel or accounting materials, work schedules, etc. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assures all kitchen locations are properly staffed. Periodically physically performs all types of high-volume food preparation and production duties and fills in for absent employees/ open positions. Documents positive steps regularly taken to implement an effective safety program. Foster a high degree of sanitation in all…