Director of Restaurants & Bars

The Director of Restaurants and Bars is responsible for elevating the F&B concepts’ general standards, coaching and mentoring the teams.  They will be a strong communicator, understand how to maximize the hotel profits without compromising service excellence, or associates’ relations. They provide their expertise about staffing the outlets and creating a clear succession plan by engaging dedicated and caring leaders throughout the organization. 

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with The Joule’s values.  
• Monitor and control food & beverage inventories.
• Maintain inventories of related food & beverage equipment.
• Monitor and control labor costs.
• Monitor and forecast food & beverage revenues and expenses to ensure company goals are met on a monthly and yearly basis.
• Analyze GL reports, identify trends and areas of improvement in preparation for P&L
• Perform internal audits of all outlets (assess quality of products & services)
• Lead and manage projects in order to maintain and improve the overall guest experience in all Outlets.
• Manage Departments Heads, including training, counseling, disciplining, terminating and complete performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, laws/regulations, compliance with food handling/sanitation standards and local, state and Federal liquor laws.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of current F&B trends.
• Recruit and retain a service team that is passionate about their craft, respectful of others and genuinely committed to exceeding guest expectations.
• Provide operational support in all areas needed.
• Build and influence relationships throughout the outlets with open communications and genuine care.
• Review shift reports, follow up and address concerns to ensure healthy operations.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Progressive food and beverage management experience in similar size hotel/venue required. 
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written), a strong sense of quality and a creative mind set
• A self-starter that can multitask and prioritize

The Joule is a revitalized 1920s neo-Gothic landmark building set in the heart of Dallas’ central business district. With dramatic art installations, unique retail boutiques, a world-class spa, clever design, award-winning food and drinks and some of the best service in town, The Joule is seen as the city’s cultural epicenter. Adjacent to the Dallas Arts District and the flagship Neiman Marcus, the hotel is perfectly positioned when guests finally do venture out of the hotel’s communal embrace.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.