Job Summary

Our Company is looking for an experienced Director of Food and Beverage. Under the guidance of the Vice President of Operations, the position leads a group of 47 stores in Mississippi. This position has full P&L responsibility for the categories under their direct supervision. Director of Food and Beverage reports directly to the Vice President of Operations.

Essential Responsibilities

Manage sales and margins of the food categories within all of the stores within the Company to ensure maximized profitability.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining all aspects of food safety according to the Health Department guidelines.

Work with vendors and develop new programs and expand our current food programs. Ensure all sites within the Company are clean, adequately stocked, organized and well-kept, in order to provide a positive customer experience

Work with the Store Team to ensure that food safety is a priority, and food sales are maximized through proper food preparation and presentation to meet customer demands

Collaborate with Store Managers regarding store conditions and expectations, while ensuring food safety, consistency and execution standards.

Collaborate with Store Managers to have appealing food presentation per the brand standards.

Maintain a high level of customer service through daily interactions with customers, team members, and vendors.

Oversee adherence to all procedures and standards, ensuring the successful daily food operations and sanitation requirements at each location.

Administer company policies per the employee handbook

Influence the profit and loss statement in a positive fashion.

Manage employee relations issues, along with the guidance from the VP-Operations.

Serve as a key player in waste, food margins and inventory shrink.

Complete paperwork, reports, forms and computer entry in a timely manner as established by management.

Assume responsibility for special assignments and projects as needed.

Communicate effectively to VP-Operations to ensure that key events are handled in a timely fashion.

Ensure that all employee and customer accidents and incidents are communicated through the established process.

Be available to store personnel as needed to provide guidance and answer questions.

Qualifications and Skills

Requires at least 3 years in a Food Supervisor role

This position requires the ability to read, understand and take action to impact the P&L’s in a positive fashion.

Requires great communication skills with store employees and vendors

Coaches the Store Managers to a higher level of performance for superior food safety standards

Has the ability to fully implement the marketing programs

Understands the merchandising needs of each store to drive sales, working in conjunction with the marketing department

Must have a clean driving record

Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time

Centrally located in Mississippi is recommended due to the geography of the locations