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Food & Beverage Director

Hardwood CafeButler, PAApril 12th, 2026
Hardwood Cafe is growing! We are a local favorite serving the area for over 30 years and still growing.We are in search of awesome people to join our team. We will reward through above-market pay and opportunities for quick growth in a growing company. Learn more about us at hardwoodcafebutler.comPOSITION: Food & Beverage Director Locations: Butler, PAJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $52,000 - 61,000Benefits:Employee discountFlexible scheduleHealth & Wellness Stipend Schedule:Day shiftHolidaysMonday to FridayNight shiftWeekendsTypical start time:2:00PMTypical end time:11:30PMThis Job Is:Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GEDA job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to applyOpen to applicants who do not have a college diplomaWork Remotely:NoFood & Beverage Director Job Description:Food & Beverage Director is directly responsible for all facets of daily operations. Primarily engaged in the supervision of the entire Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) operation. Responsible for the complete 4-wall P&L controllables, development of all personnel, complete understanding of food concept and quality requirements, and protection of the guest experience regarding food and beverage expectation.Key Responsibilities:STRATEGIC PLANNINGParticipate in weekly operations review with OwnerExecute weekly scrub of Food and Beverage inventoriesEnsure weekly FOH and BOH schedules are posted accurately and timelyExecute commitment in the development of entire team from the KM down to the part-time employeeStrict adherence to training modulesOPERATIONSWeekly / monthly beverage inventory control by using beverage cost calculations and ultimately, meet expected targets.Fill team role vacancies as necessary among all positions to ensure consistent operationsWeekly ordering of beverage related product(s) while maintaining suitable inventory levels to meet beverage cost and on-hand inventory targets.Entry of Food, Beverage, and miscellaneous inventories into appropriate systems Weekly inventory scrub audits in Avero and Toast to ensure all phases of COGS reporting are accurate and under control (Previous Inventory / Weekly Invoicing / Current Inventory)Weekly ordering of goods while maintaining suitable inventory levels to meet on-hand inventory and cost targets.Critical analysis and understanding of daily / weekly sales goalsWeekly schedules (FOH / BOH) written to meet sales forecasts and cost controlsCULTURE COMPONENTPossess a strong desire to foster a team spirit Possess a strong desire to engage with guests Possess a strong desire to develop ProfessionallyPossess a high level of curiosityLead weekly Key meetingsWrite and present Annual performance reviews for employees based upon career progression planEnsure all FOH managers complete cross training BACK OFFICEEnsure all daily bank deposits balance with sales reporting and deposited into the bank account in a timely manner to meet expectations.Supervise the daily service cash flow accuracy by counting down register drawers and balancing against sales reporting.Supervise weekly storing and submission of all restaurant invoices.Ensure all EOM submissions are accurate and meet deadline expectationsSERVICE / STAFFINGLead by example and prioritize recognizing great performance Ensure the Interview, hire, and training process for all new employees strictly adhere to training program standards.Communicate progress of new hires to the GM.Daily lineups to educate the FOH department about specials, seasonal items, beverage offerings, explanation of sourcing, daily sales goals, etc.Apportion of FOH/BOH tasks to maintain the expected level of efficiency for the entire restaurant during service.HEALTH COMPLIANCE / SAFETY / CLEANLINESS