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Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Spire Hospitality
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)

5500 American Boulevard West (Show on map)
Oct 28, 2026
Description Assistant Director of Food & Beverage Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel \| Bloomington, MN \| Full-Time \| $65,000-$75,000 per year Lead the Floor. Build the Team. Shape the Guest Experience. Ready to step into a leadership role where your impact is seen, felt, and rewarded every single day? The Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel is looking for a hands-on, high-energy Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to help lead a roughly $2 million Food & Beverage operation and grow your career. You will partner directly with hotel leadership to run LARS Restaurant & Bar, our banquet and event spaces, and every Food & Beverage touchpoint in the building. This is not a desk job. It is a true leadership seat for someone who loves the energy of service, takes pride in developing people, and knows that great hospitality and strong financial results go hand in hand. Why You'll Love This Role Real ownership. You will have a meaningful voice in how our restaurant, bar, and banquet operations perform, from service standards to menu ideas to revenue growth. Visible leadership. You will lead from the floor, coaching and inspiring your team where the action happens. Room to grow. Marriott's global network offers genuine pathways for hospitality leaders who deliver results. A creative canvas. Shape beverage programming, promotions, and menu offerings alongside our culinary team at LARS. A strong team environment. Work alongside collaborative Culinary, Banquets, Catering, and hotel leadership partners. About Our Hotel The Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel is a full-service Marriott property that blends polished hospitality with a welcoming, local feel. Our guests include corporate travelers, groups, and leisure visitors, and our property offers: 253 guest rooms LARS Restaurant & Bar, featuring modern American cuisine Approximately 4,300 square feet of meeting and event space An indoor junior Olympic-sized swimming pool and fitness center What You'll Do Drive Operational Excellence Oversee daily Food & Beverage operations, ensuring consistent service, outstanding product quality, and operational efficiency. Be a visible, hands-on leader in the restaurant, bar, and banquets, especially during peak periods. Partner with Culinary, Banquets, Catering, and hotel leadership to deliver seamless events and everyday service. Make sure every outlet is properly staffed, organized, and ready for the business ahead. Spot opportunities to elevate service delivery, streamline processes, and enhance the guest experience. Grow Revenue and Profitability Help manage departmental revenue, expenses, and profitability. Monitor food, beverage, and labor costs while protecting service and quality. Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and financial reviews. Create new revenue through beverage programming, menu offerings, promotions, and operational improvements. Own purchasing, inventory controls, and cost management. Build and Inspire Your Team Lead, coach, and develop associates and supervisors through clear communication, training, and accountability. Set high expectations for service, productivity, professionalism, and teamwork, and model them daily. Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative culture where people want to stay and grow. Support smart scheduling and labor management that match business levels while promoting healthy work-life balance. Maintain strong employee relations in a union environment and uphold applicable agreements. Deliver Memorable Guest Experiences Ensure every guest receives attentive, personalized, and memorable service. Take ownership of guest concerns and turn service recovery moments into loyalty-building ones. Use guest feedback to drive real, visible improvements. Collaborate with the culinary team on menu development, presentation, consistency, and quality. Uphold food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and health regulation standards. What You Bring Required At least 2 years of Food & Beverage experience in a full-service hotel or comparable hospitality environment. Experience with restaurant, bar, and banquet operations. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of labor management, inventory controls, budgeting, and departmental financial performance. A lead-by-example mindset and a genuine love of being in the middle of the action. The ability to handle guest concerns with professionalism and care. Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service requirements. Preferred Prior supervisory or management experience. Experience working in a union environment. Schedule and Work Environment Full-time leadership position with scheduling based on hotel business needs. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Participation in the hotel's Manager on Duty rotation. An active role on the floor, including extended periods of standing and walking. Compensation and Benefits Salary: $65,000-$75,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. We invest in the people who invest in our guests. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off Earned wage access and early pay options Wellness programs Marriott hotel discounts for travel and stays Pet-related discounts and additional employee perks Ready to Make Your Mark? At the Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel, we believe great hospitality begins with great leadership. If you take pride in your work, light up when you lead a team, and want your next role to leave your fingerprints on every guest experience, we want to meet you. Apply today and help us define what exceptional looks like at LARS and beyond. SPIRE Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For additional information, please review the applicable federal Know Your Rights notice. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.