Unit Description
Take your career sky-high with a premium airport lounge brand.
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 new Sapphire Lounge by The Club, at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). 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.
The successful candidate will:
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.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:
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.
Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs. *Paid airport parking.
Learn more about Sodexo Live! and Airline Lounges: Click Here (https://us.sodexo.com/industry/sodexo-live)
Away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, the airport lounges are dedicated spaces for elite passengers to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy chef created dishes or order from the full-service bar which serves premium wine and spirits.
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
What We Offer
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement -Bachelor'sDegree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 5 years
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Location US-PA-PHILADELPHIA
System ID 976435
Category General Management
Relocation Type No
Employment Status Full-Time
Posted Range $114400 to $173140
Company : Segment Desc AIRLINE LOUNGES
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