Food & Beverage Director | Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER

Overview

Lead food & beverage operations, budgeting, staff management, and compliance at Buffalo Marriott.

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• financial planning
• safety compliance
• operations compliance
• guest relations
• performance management

Tasks

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

Requirements

• 5+ years
• sales tools
• food cost
• bilingual
• hospitality degree
• food safety

What You Bring

-Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. -Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. -Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position. -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. -High school graduate or equivalent; degree in hospitality management, business, and/or culinary preferred. -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. -Safe food handling certification.

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Benefits

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

About Shaner Hotels

-Shaner Hotels is a family-owned company with a rich history in the hospitality industry. -Focuses on hotel ownership, management, and development across the United States. -Operates a diverse portfolio of hotels, including major global brands and independent properties. -Known for expertise in transforming underperforming properties into successful operations. -Business model includes long-term investments with a focus on profitability and asset appreciation. -Strong presence in the upscale and select-service hotel segments. -Projects often involve extensive renovations, brand conversions, and strategic expansions. -Standout in the industry with a hands-on management approach. -Prides itself on deep industry relationships and ability to adapt to market trends.

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