Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE at The Ridge Hotel Join the fun, fast-paced team at Destination Geneva National’s Ridge Hotel in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s premier resort town.
Sleek and contemporary, the redesigned Ridge Hotel offers panoramic lake views at its signature restaurant, Crafted Italia, featuring a modern Italian menu.
Special event space also overlooks the hotel’s lush shoreline grounds and opens to a sprawling veranda which features Snow Globes in the winter and a Deck Bar and poolside Cabana program in the summer.
Here is your opportunity to join the area’s premier restaurant and event group and put your stamp on this extensive and innovative F&B program.
JOB OVERVIEW The multi-faceted role of Assistant Director of Food & Beverage requires a dynamic leader with a passion for gastronomy, mixology, wine, and event management.
You will oversee all aspects of food and beverage service for The Ridge Hotel restaurant, coffee & wine bar, special events and catering, and seasonal outlets while ensuring that product and service quality match or exceed brand standards.
Additionally, you will maintain the operating budget and inventory, hire, and supervise front of house staff, and ensure compliance with all F&B policies and procedures while working closely with the Assistant F&B Directors at Destination Geneva National.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Culinary Excellence: Ensure that our outlets restaurants maintain the highest standards of culinary excellence.
Collaborate with our culinary team to create innovative menus that cater to a diverse clientele.
F&B Outlets: Oversee the hotel’s signature restaurant, Crafted Italia, as well as the bean + vine coffee & wine bar, and seasonal Deck Bar, and Cabana & Snow Globe programs.
Daily MOD shifts, menu & cocktail list creation, expediting food, marketing the venues, and ensuring high levels of service are all part of this role.
Special Events & Catering: Plan, coordinate, and execute special events, including holidays, festivals, and wine dinners.
Oversee the execution of close to 50 weddings annually as well as other social events while ensuring impeccable service and guest satisfaction.
Execute BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) and attend weekly planning meetings.
Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, lead, and inspire a team of dedicated culinary, service, and event staff to deliver outstanding hospitality.
Foster a positive work environment and promote professional growth within the team.
Financial Management: Manage the food and beverage budget, optimize costs, and maximize revenue while maintaining high-quality standards.
Monitor inventory, pricing, and profitability while also maintaining par levels, communicating with vendors, and placing weekly beverage and supply orders.
Guest Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with resort guests, Geneva National members, and wine enthusiasts.
Solicit and respond to feedback, ensuring that their expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards, as well as relevant food and beverage regulations and licensing requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS Proven experience as a Director of Food & Beverage or a similar senior leadership role in the hospitality industry.
Passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Strong culinary background a plus.
Excellent organizational and event management skills.
A deep appreciation for wine and spirits and experience in tastings and pairing/themed dinners.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities.
Financial acumen and the ability to manage budgets effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
An innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Social media skills are a plus.
A bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or a related field is preferred.
ABOUT THE RIDGE HOTEL A privately owned hotel, The Ridge is managed by and an integral part of the team at the neighboring Destination Geneva National, which boasts 54 holes of signature golf by Palmer, Player and Trevino, award-winning dining and event venues, a lakeside driving range, one-acre putting course, sprawling semi-private Clubhouse with sweeping verandas, and sleek on-course executive suites and cottages.
The two properties work as one team to produce hospitable, memorable, and legendary service for travelers, golfers, foodies, and celebrants.
Learn more at destinationgn.
com and ridgelakegeneva.
com.
BENEFITS All full-time, year-round associates are eligible for health, dental, eye, life, and pet insurance as well as PTO, the company's 401k plan, and fitness center benefits.
Complimentary life insurance is provided.
Additionally, all seasonal and year-round staff receive benefits including complimentary golf at Destination GN’s three signature courses and one-acre putting course, reduced greens fees for your foursome, discounts at both properties’ dining facilities and GN Pro Shop, special hotel rates for friends & family, monthly associate golf tournaments, and more.
NOTE: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from jobs when circumstances (e.
g.
, emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technology developments) dictate.
Paloma Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.