F&B Manager Goat Tree at Hotel Californian

Ventura, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $69,000.00 - $109,600.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Career Development

Work-life balance

Job Description

Hotel Californian is a distinguished luxury hotel known for its vibrant hospitality and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Located in a prime location with stunning views and elegant décor, the hotel fosters a creative, entrepreneurial, and energetic work environment where passion, innovation, and teamwork are highly valued. The establishment prides itself on promoting a workplace culture that emphasizes family values, work-life balance, and a sense of community among its staff. Employees at Hotel Californian take pride in their work, supported by ongoing development programs designed to help them grow professionally within the organization. This commitment to employee growth and satisfaction has made the hotel a sought-after employer in the hospitality industry, attracting talented and motivated individuals seeking meaningful and challenging careers in a dynamic setting.

The Food & Beverage Manager role at Hotel Californian is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the food and beverage (F&B) outlets within the hotel. This includes managing revenue and profit objectives, ensuring high standards of guest service, staff training and development, entertainment and third-party vendor relations, and maintaining cleanliness of the facilities. The manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the F&B experience by collaborating across departments, including Sales & Marketing, PR, and Security, to align the food and beverage offerings with overall hotel operations and guest expectations. The position requires proactive leadership to motivate and coach the F&B team, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain profitability while adapting to market trends and guest preferences.

The Food & Beverage Manager will also be responsible for maintaining quality standards and consistency in service, managing costs related to payroll and equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role demands strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, and a deep understanding of F&B operations within high-volume, high-service standard environments. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, the manager will oversee program execution, promote special events, and develop cost-saving strategies that enhance the guest experience and support the hotel’s business goals. The position is ideal for a seasoned F&B professional passionate about delivering excellence and leading a motivated team in a prestigious hospitality setting.

Job Requirements

must have a minimum of 3 years' F&B management experience in a high service standards and volume restaurant
experience with P&L preferred
experience with managing special events preferred
computer proficiency required, knowledge of POS and Microsoft Applications strongly preferred
ability to work a varied schedule, to include AM and PM shifts as well as weekends/holidays
ability to maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA, federal, state and local health department regulations
strong consultative skills and the ability to achieve corporate business objectives across functional boundaries
advanced English ability, verbal and written required
must have good communication, organization, and time management skills
must have flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

minimum of 3 years' F&B management experience in a high service standards and volume restaurant
experience with P&L preferred
experience with managing special events preferred
computer proficiency required, knowledge of POS and Microsoft Applications strongly preferred
ability to work a varied schedule, to include AM and PM shifts as well as weekends/holidays
ability to maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA, federal, state and local health department regulations
strong consultative skills and the ability to achieve corporate business objectives across functional boundaries
advanced English ability, verbal and written required
good communication, organization, and time management skills
flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Duties

work in support of hotel goals and measure effectiveness through the food & beverage and special events/entertainment profit and service performance of the hotel
oversee the supervision of talent to include selection, work allocation, training, performance and development
coach and motivate team to achieve key results
align and work collaboratively with Sales & Marketing, PR, Security, other hotel departments and outside vendors to effectively manage outlets
continuously monitor program execution, performance and objectives
maintain quality of service and ensure consistency in standards
make changes that respond to the marketplace and to guests' needs, both present and anticipated
attend outside as well as internal promotions, meetings, or training to remain current with food and beverage trends
maintain profitability of outlets to support overall hotel operation
control payroll and equipment costs minimizing loss and misuse
ensure par stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering and retrieving supplies and stocking, bending, lifting heavy articles and reaching overhead
evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation
develop and implement cost-saving and profit enhancing measures
review, prepare and update forecasts as needed
work with the individual managers/supervisors concerning food and beverage quality, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotions
supervise the maintenance/sanitation of bar/restaurant equipment to protect the assets, comply with regulations and ensure quality service