Beverage Director – The Watermark

Industry: The Watermark Hotel – Food & Beverage

Company: B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!

Join our team as our Beverage Director for Wren located in The Watermark Hotel in Tysons Corner, VA. As a leading owner and operator in the Hospitality industry, we are committed to providing an unmatched career experience and are committed to the success and development of our team members. The 300-unit Watermark Hotel – Tysons is an upscale, all-suite facility with a chef driven restaurant, cocktail bar, outdoor patios, 1,600 square feet of meeting space and a breakfast café. The property is owned by Capital One Financial and operated by the B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group. The Beverage Director will directly affect the success of the restaurant and bars for The Watermark Hotel. This role is well suited for an individual that has previously worked in a free standing, trendy, Cocktail Bar/Upscale Restaurant and Boutique Hotel setting. The Beverage Director is an advocate and ambassador of stellar service creating memories. Proactively tending to the needs of our guest through attention to detail, positive guest interactions and knowledge of mixology and restaurant operations. A key component of this role will be an outgoing genuine personality with the ability to multi-task and lead and inspire the team. The Beverage Director will have a keen understanding of financial responsibilities, driving business through marketing and restaurant/bar trends.

THE WREN STORY

Wren’s story begins with its name. Meaning “love” in Japanese, it is a nod to the country and culture that plays a significant role in the bar and restaurant’s spirit. When referring to the bird, “wren” evokes a friendly, bubbly energy that perfectly captures the establishment’s warmth and effervescence. Inspired by the Japanese concept of izakaya, Wren is a space for guests to comfortably gather and connect while sharing good food, drink and companionship. Chef Yo Matsuzaki draws upon locally-grown ingredients to present guests with sophisticated but approachable cuisine that fuses Japanese street food with modern American elements. To complete the experience, bartenders serve meticulously curated cocktails and locally crafted beer and wine that, for anyone interested, can be expertly paired with the cuisine. From start to finish, whether dropping in for happy hour, lingering over a long, romantic dinner, or topping off an evening at the theater with a nightcap, Wren is a unique destination that offers exceptional dining without pretense and a true gathering place for all.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Include but not limited to:

• Create, practice and reinforce steps of service, hospitality and training standards
• Be present and active in the service area throughout duration of shift
• Serves as a liaison between the front and back of the house during the assigned shift
• Attends and leads pre-shift meetings
• Promotes collaboration and a positive, professional work environment.
• Knowledgeable about all SOP’s related to F&B service
• Assures the sanitary, health standards and orderly appearance of all physical elements in the dining area and taking the appropriate measures by correcting or following through with work orders.
• Make suggestions to improve procedures or layouts to better facilitate service in any way possible
• Ensure all legal requirements are consistently followed for food safety and the sale/ consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Assures that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently followed
• Any other task as deemed necessary
• Curate Bar and Beverage Program Management including menu development, cost and cocktail creation
• Working with our chef and kitchen team to create a specialty cocktail menu that pairs with our seasonal menus
• Create and exude high standards of hospitality with all guests
• Interacting with guests to develop loyalty and constant feedback loops on the beverage program
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training bar and Restaurant staff
• Establishing bar and Restaurant SOPs including safe food handling standards, cleanliness and safety and ensuring staff is following all food control and safety regulations
• Creating employee schedules
• Contributing to the P&L by analyzing costs vs sales and profitability
• Achievement of budgeted food sales, beverage sales, labor costs and profitability.
• Manage inventory, negotiate with vendors, order supplies and adhere to budget

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be organized, detail-oriented and thorough in matters of administration.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within and outside the organization and be able to solve problems with team members and guests.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 5 years of cocktail bar/upscale restaurant experience.
• A self-starting personality with an even disposition and a great sense of humor is a must.
• Extraordinary creativity and innovation skills in regard to mixology and beverage trends.
• Superior knowledge of food and beverage and the ability to forecast trends.
• Ability to work restaurant hours (weekends, holidays, evenings).
• Must be a hands-on leader and work the floor.
• Physical: Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout shift.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred

BENEFITS:

• Well-Being Benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Vacation Policy
• Weekly Pay
• Long Term Planning:
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Programs:
• Our Big 3 Mission Statement Leaders of the Month/Year
• Annual Performance Appraisals and Wage Increase Opportunities
• Annual Team Member Banquets
• Annual Team Member Engagement Survey
• Discounted Room Rates for Team Members, Family and Friends

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled