Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Banquets

The Seabird Resort is a prestigious luxury hotel located in Southern California, offering guests breathtaking, unobstructed views of the ocean and an unmatched coastal experience. As a premium hospitality provider, The Seabird Resort is dedicated to delivering authentic and memorable moments that embody the Southern California Dream. The resort features elegant accommodations, high-end dining venues, a variety of recreational amenities, and specialized event spaces designed to offer guests an unforgettable stay in a sophisticated environment. Committed to quality, excellence, and genuine hospitality, The Seabird Resort prides itself on cultivating a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and service at the highest standards.

The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager position at The Seabird Resort is an exciting opportunity for experienced hospitality professionals seeking to join a dynamic team. This role primarily oversees the banquet operations within the food and beverage department, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery that aligns with department strategies and brand standards. Reporting to the Director of Banquets, the Assistant Manager will also manage payroll for their department, coordinate special events, and support other food and beverage outlets as business needs dictate. The role demands strong communication and analytical skills, with an emphasis on cost control and operational effectiveness to meet financial goals.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $70,304 to $79,400, reflecting factors such as education and experience. The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining the high quality of guest experiences through attentive service management, staff development, and operational oversight. Responsibilities include scheduling, forecasting, training employees, and ensuring compliance with a variety of federal, state, and local regulations concerning health, safety, and labor. The role also requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality environment.

In addition to operational duties, this position engages closely with other departments, including culinary and stewarding teams, to coordinate event readiness and uphold the resort’s standards for food, service, and presentation. The Assistant Manager contributes to creating a warm, humble, and knowledgeable atmosphere that enhances guest satisfaction and strengthens the resort’s reputation.

As part of Hyatt’s extensive benefit program, team members enjoy 12 complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels worldwide, unlimited discounted room rates for colleagues and their families, bereavement and jury duty pay, vacation and leave allowances, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, employer-matched retirement savings plans, employee stock purchase plans, complimentary employee meals, and many more valuable perks. This role offers personal and professional growth opportunities while being an integral part of one of Southern California’s most scenic and sought-after hospitality destinations.