Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Why We're Here

At Hotel Indigo® we serve the curious – people who are inspired by new places, new people and new ideas.  With hotels in culturally diverse locations all over the world, no two properties are the same. Each is part of the pulse and the rhythm of a place, drawing on the story of its local area to inspire every aspect of the hotel, from intriguing design to distinctive local ingredients in our menus. We’re a global family of properties, bound together by a common desire to give our guests not merely a room, but a place.

How We're Different

Hotel Indigo, Grand Cayman is an upper upscale lifestyle hotel opened in the Spring of 2024, offering 282 guest rooms with views across the Caribbean Sea, multiple restaurants, an expansive pool deck and rooftop bar, for a uniquely local experience that brings into harmony the novel and the known, awakening the curiosity to join in, venture out, and encounter the meaningful connections that lead to life’s true riches.

 Just as no two neighborhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo hotels are alike, and no two Team Members are alike.  We are looking for bright, confident, and free-spirited people to join our team!

What You'll Do

The Assistant Director of F&B will work closely with and report directly to the Director of Food & Beverage to achieve company targets and goals, provide leadership and contribute to the strategic development of the restaurants.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Attend and lead F+B Meetings alongside Director of F&B.
• Develop and lead managers within F+B. Support operations team and ensure necessary tools are always available to the team.
• Work closely with culinary leaders to coordinate new menus and creative events.
• Represent the property at local off property F+B events for promotion.
• Understand and drive property's sales, public relations and marketing strategies.
• Drive financial performance with creative events, market trends and strong guest recognition. Review and critique monthly financial performance with hotel Exec Team/ ownership as needed.
• Assist with training and communication to all staff.
• Lead and coordinate the planning and execution of special events on and off property, act as representation of the property at said events.
• Ensure all staff has completed all appropriate trainings and certifications that may be required.
• Assist the Director of F+B, Executive Chef with projects and budgeting.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; address complaints and resolve issues or concerns.
• Work with the restaurant team, IRD team, bar team, and banquet team.

 What You Bring

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management or equivalent field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Restaurant F&B Manager or Assistant Director of Food and Beverage with strong understanding of both fine dining and high volume operations.
• Forbes 4/5 star experience;
• International 5 star hotel experience, Caribbean hotel experience;
• Level 1 Certification of Court of Master Sommelier or WSET 3 or 4. Must be able to curate and manage the beverage program.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable).
• Excellent skills in budgeting, expense management, inventory, payroll, labor costing, staffing, marketing, owner relations, and P&L management.
• Large team management experience (150+)
• Large Banquet and Catering experience;
• Able to demonstrate the ability to handle challenging situations and individuals diplomatically, maintaining a consistent level of professionalism.
• Possesses positive attitude, charisma and great interpersonal skills. Quality driven with trend setter approach;
• Capable of interpreting various instructions and consistently exercising independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Forecasting experience, P&L management experience, financial skills;
• Proven systems knowledge and experience with Aloha/Avero, Micros, Symphony and ADP/eTime payroll or combination of these systems required.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English and other language is a plus;
• This position requires a flexible schedule, must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

 The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 USD per annum plus bonus.  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, pension, meal per shift, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.