Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Managing Director to oversee all facets of operations at The Faust Hotel, including the exciting new Werner & Wilhelm Restaurant and associated patios and event spaces. This pivotal role involves collaboration with our Hotel Manager, Chef, and hotel and restaurant teams to ensure a seamless and exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in hotel management and a passion for hospitality, and be ready to re-open a historical property that is completely renovated and re-imagined. We want a growing leader with a minimum of 5 years of leadership in a General Manager position, 10+ years in the industry, ideally having led both hotel and restaurant teams. The available role will take the lead on driving success by surpassing planned project objectives for both revenue and profit, development of all team members, including the leadership team, a commitment to the local community, as well as enhancing the guest and employee experience. It is crucial for this candidate to have the capability to lead strategically, look ahead, and provide detailed financial analytics, not only creating budgets but also assessing performance to budget, developing capital expenditure plans, and cash flow projections. All this, while managing the minutes, hours, and day parts for the outlets and hotel. The right leader for this position is a self-led driver, familiar with complex and high-volume operations who operates with integrity. Food and Beverage experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant is a must. They possess the skills to communicate effectively up, down, and laterally to a diverse group. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building a team, exceeding guest expectations, and with an abundance of creativity. The restaurants are completely re-imagined and newly renovated. Excellent dining atmosphere, a great bar, outdoor covered patio with a two-sided fireplace, a basement wine and whiskey cellar, event space, front patio, and lobby bar. Guests staying in the hotel will be steeped in history and wrapped in luxury. Responsibilities:

• Opening planning, strategizing, and hiring to start up the business successfully. Guiding multiple vendors and stakeholders to ensure pre-opening to open is a smooth process.
• Manage the F+B team directly to be dynamic, best in the market, and profitable.
• Hire and lead the Director of Sales and any supporting team to execute onsite events, filling the restaurant, event spaces, and guest rooms.
• Communicate closely with ownership about forecasts and actual performance in conjunction with the Lark supporting departments.
• Support the marketing efforts and revenue strategy.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in hotel or restaurant management or a related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven track record of increasing revenue and profitability.
• Direct leadership of high-end Food and Beverage operations.
• Direct experience leading or acting in a Sales capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management.

About Company: Reviving the grandeur of the past with sophisticated hospitality, The Faust Hotel offers an unforgettable gateway to New Braunfels's timeless elegance and cultural richness. The Faust Hotel, nestled in the heart of New Braunfels, epitomizes historic luxury and sophisticated hospitality. Serving guests who value cultural richness and modern comfort, The Faust offers a unique blend of high-end amenities, curated events, and gourmet local cuisine, transforming every stay into a memorable experience that bridges past and present. The Faust is within walking distance of Schlitterbahn Water Park, the Comal River, and the New Braunfels Civic Center, and it is centrally located between San Antonio and Austin. The Faust is also minutes away from Gruene, TX, making it an ideal vacation getaway all year round.

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Local area, Outdoor,

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