Food and Beverage Director

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Take your career sky-high with a premium airport lounge brand.

Venues and events don't just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories. Sodexo Live! provides hospitality services to airport lounges, stadiums, arenas, convention and conference centers, zoos, museums, and more. Working at one of these locations is exciting and allows you to be part of creating memorable experiences for people.

Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences!

Sodexo Live!'s Airport Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Food and Beverage Director / General Manager to join the elite team of professionals who will operate the Sapphire Lounge by The Club, at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). This luxury lounge is dedicated space for elite passengers to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy chef-created dishes or order from the full-service bar serving premium wine and spirits. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Food and Beverage Director to be part of creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. The Food and Beverage Director will be responsible for the oversight of our culinary and operations team, innovation and creativity of our upscale dining program and beverage/bar operations. We are seeking a Director with a varied background in culinary programs and fine-dining menus and execution.

Incentives

Paid Airport Parking

What You'll Do

• manage day to day operations, ordering, purchasing, managing labor,
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• motivate, coach, mentor and develop managers, frontline (hourly) staff; and/or
• ensure Sodexo standards are met to include compliance with company food and physical safety programs.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a culinary leader in a high-end hotel or fine-dining restaurant; airport lounge exp. is a plus;
• have a broad culinary knowledge and sound financial and business acumen;
• have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization;
• possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high-level of customer service;
• exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or
• demonstrate working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems as well as menu graphics programs.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum education requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum management experience: 5 years
Minimum functional experience: 5 years