Description
Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.
We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions who are passionate about outdoor recreation, art, and meaningful connection. Together, we're crafting a one-of-a-kind, multi-season destination that seamlessly blends outdoor art, exhilarating recreation, and exceptional hospitality. If you’re an enthusiastic, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.
We Are:
Big-hearted: passionate, warm, joyful, and generous.
Champions: tenacious, intolerant of mediocrity, and constantly seeking feedback.
These values make us who we are and help drive us to fulfill our purpose: to spark wonder!
Our Commitment to Equality:
Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams.
Appearance Guidelines:
Well-groomed facial hair, tasteful visible tattoos, and minimal facial piercings are acceptable.
Perks of Joining Our Big-Hearted Champions:
- Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
- 401K Plan and company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Company provided Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Seasonal Ski & Summer Passes for self, self & dependents + Buddy Vouchers
- Life Style Spending Account
- Education Assistance
- UTA Ski Bus Pass and Employee Shuttle Service
- Powder Mountain Retail/Rental Discount and On-Mountain F&B Discounts
- Powder Mountain Snowsports School Discounted Lessons
- Access to Expertvoice.com, Outdoorly.com, Outdoor Prolink and partner discounts.
- Powder Mountain on-snow uniform for specific roles.
- Free On-site Gourmet Employee Lunches
- Flexible and Hybrid Workplace Environment
- New Modern Office with Indoor/Outdoor Meeting Spaces
Requirements
Job Title: Food & Beverage Director
Department: Food & Beverage
Status: FT Year Round Salary
Reporting To: VP of F&B
Key Responsibilities:
Hospitality:
- Embody hospitality, seeking out ways to create memorable and tailored experiences for all guests with an ability to read and guide guests with graciousness and foresight
- Foster a welcoming, yet refined atmosphere that reflects the principles of the larger membership program
- Develop and nurture community relationships in close collaboration with the Community team
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of on-site programming, amenities, and menus (including ingredients, origins, suppliers, seasonality, flavor and texture, allergy restrictions, and preparation methods)
- Actively participate in service and engage with guests to gather and act upon feedback regarding the overall experience, product quality, and service levels
Leadership and Collaboration:
- Lead and guide the team through all aspects of the service cycle, ensuring seamlessness, preparedness, and presentation
- Ensure that all members of the team are performing at the necessary level through education, clarity in communications, set expectations, and accountability providing feedback often.
- Oversee daily operations of the private lodges, including marketing strategies, recruitment, hiring, team development, and coordination of events and programs.
Venue Management and Operations:
- Responsible for managing all public resort operations that are existing and future additions
- POS systems, budgets, reservation system (if applicable) and reporting
- Work closely with Community team and Culinary Team to maintain and update regular and special event information
- Uphold all standards of the restaurant, service, appearance, and conduct
- Implement innovative strategies to enhance productivity and cost efficiency
- Manage and project venue equipment and supplies needs
- Ensure compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements, and safety protocols
Requirements and/or Qualifications:
- 4+ years of management experience in the food and beverage industry
- Demonstrate positive leadership skills and attention to detail, encouraging fellow team members to meet and exceed standards
- Ability to be strategic, flexible, proactive, calm under pressure, and resourceful
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Strong decision-making abilities
- Full budget control of public F&B outlets, including forecasting and P&L management.
- Monitor labor both front and back of house
- Work with VP and F&B financial analyst for reporting and other financials data sets
- Social media management experience a plus
- Team-oriented mindset
- Unwavering attention to detail
- Passion for food and hospitality and knowledge of trends
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
- Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions
- Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress
- Ability to utilize and accurately input information into traditional software systems and any additional systems as needed
Physical Requirements- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to:
- Full range of body movements
- Reach, push, pull, lift, and carry objects that may be heavy (40+lbs)
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and twisting
- Walk on even/uneven/slippery terrain
- Climb/descend stairs/ladders
- Manual dexterity to operate manual tools and power equipment on a constant basis
- Safely handle hazardous materials
Working Environment:
The work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
