Director of Food & Beverage

We are looking for a Director of Food & Beverage to join the re-opening of the famed Delano Miami Beach.

Set to open its doors in 2025, Delano Miami Beach will fuse historic charm with contemporary luxury, reflecting a reimagined experience that pays homage to the original visionary concept. Comprising 170 rooms and distinct food and beverage concepts, the hotel will preserve its iconic walk-in pool and, in addition, unveil a new pool on an amenity deck, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. Delano Miami Beach will act as the brand’s flagship location, re-establishing Delano as a trailblazer in luxury lifestyle hospitality.  Ennismore, in partnership with Cain International (the owners of Delano Miami Beach as well as partner in the Delano brand), are currently undertaking a significant renovation and redevelopment of the iconic Delano hotel with an aim to open its doors again ahead of the 2025 winter high season.

The Director of Food & Beverage will be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and directing all property food and beverage operations while maintaining a profitable department and high-quality products and service levels. This role is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.

What you'll do... 

• Establish, monitor, and manage budgeted revenue and net operating income. Assures that the budgeting process is performed accurately and efficiently.
• Develop and implement action items and provide support and guidance in each restaurant/bar/outlet to achieve or exceed budgeted revenue and net operating income goals.
• Ensure that labor and expense guidelines are adhered to maintain budgeted expenses.
• Institute and monitor service and/or product upgrades to maintain the hotel’s competitive edge.
• Supervise and provide leadership to all Food and Beverage team members.
• Select, train and develop all personnel within the department.  Able to exercise hire, discipline, personnel performance reviews and termination of employment discretion within Delano policies.
• Develop and enforce Delano specific policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) like health and safety procedures, training programs, etc.
• Promote guest satisfaction throughout the operation and implement repeat guest recognition programs to build loyalty to the operation.  Act as a liaison between the community and the Food and Beverage operation.
• Re-establish the Delano venues in an independent spirit locally in the community.
• Maintain a high-level path to achieving brand goals.
• Consult with all hotel departments and specifically the General Manager on a weekly basis to ensure smooth and successful operations.
• Monitor industry trends, take appropriate action to maintain competitive and profitable operations.  Initiate menu planning and preparation with the Executive Chef as needed.
• Liaise with head office team on brand standards, growing brand trends, and concept direction.  Work seamlessly with brand partners and corporate partnerships.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Organize and conduct department meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate in long-range planning. Lead, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking.
• Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations and all other Food and Beverage related life/safety and other legal compliance in accordance with federal and local laws.
• Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, team member schedules, quarterly actions plans.
• Oversee divisional matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws.

What we're looking for...

• 8+ years of experience in a senior food & beverage role, preferably within a lifestyle brand
• Resort and international experience preferred.
• Proven track record of successful hotel and/or restaurant openings with sustained success well beyond the opening phase.
• You’re a strong team leader, a natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.
• You combine analytical and methodical thinking with high attention to detail and a solution-focused approach.
• Strong knowledge of health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high-level attention to detail. You prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation.
• You’re a great communicator – both verbally and written – and a great listener. Fluent in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• You have a passion for hospitality, you inspire an enthusiastic guest-centered approach.
• You can turn any situation around into a positive experience for all, guests and team alike.
• You think big and encourage your team to believe.
• You are a natural at leading and managing others, and you lead by example, creating an environment where your team can be their best self.
• You are able to easily identify and utilize emerging trends and technology to generate revenue. 
• You exhibit a professional attitude, diplomacy and an ability to handle difficult situations.
• You are highly responsible, reliable and ethical. A reputation for honesty and integrity.
• You get things done, independently and skilled at taking decisive action.

What’s in it for you…

• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.

Delano is part of the Lifestyle Collective of Ennismore.  Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart.  Ennismore and Accor entered a joint venture in 2021, creating a new autonomous entity and the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company.