Food & Beverage Director | Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER
Shaner Hotel

ABOUT THE TEAM

Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our 205 room Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER. Located off I-190 in downtown Buffalo's Canalside Entertainment District, the Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER is attached to Key Bank Center, the home of the NHL Buffalo Sabres. Niagara Falls, a natural wonder of the world, is just a short drive away. This hotel features modern rooms, elegant meeting space and a seventh-floor restaurant and bar offering stunning views of Lake Erie and the Buffalo skyline.

ABOUT US

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department:
• Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.
• Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department.
• Develops accurate and aggressive short and long range financial objectives for the Food and Beverage Department consistent with property objectives.
• Responsible for responding and handling all guest related issues pertaining to the department.
• Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff.
• Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
• Maintains and is responsible for Food and Beverage Department's annual budget.
• Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Oversees management, budget, and operation of the food and beverage service outlets, catering services, and kitchen, and maintains liaison with sales department to ensure maximum profitability. Ensures all policies and procedures are enforced and adhered to. Directs subordinates accomplish goals and objectives of the operation. Must be knowledgeable about food and beverage service equipment and production practices. Ensures the proper preparation and service of food and beverages to the satisfaction of guest, hotel, franchise, Shaner, health, and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years' experience in a similar position.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent; degree in hospitality management, business, and/or culinary preferred.
• Safe food handling certification.
• Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools, as well as food and beverage cost controls.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $75,000 with 15% bonus. Salary based on experience.

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid holidays
• Marriott Hotel Discounts
• 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property
• 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked
• Located on bus and metro routes.

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