Food & Beverage Manager

Savannah, GA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

scholarship program

Free Meals

Free parking

Annual holiday bonus

Special events

recognition programs

Job Description

The Marshes of Skidaway Island is a premier senior living community dedicated to providing an exceptional lifestyle experience for older adults. Offering a comprehensive range of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing, The Marshes prioritizes hospitality, meaningful relationships, and resident satisfaction at every level. Recognized for its warm and welcoming environment, this senior living community is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through thoughtful service and personalized care. The Marshes is not only a place where residents thrive, but also an extraordinary company that invests deeply in the professional and personal growth of its employees, fostering a culture that feels like family. The company offers full-time employees competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance with voluntary benefits options, a 401K plan, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, employee and dependent scholarship programs, free meals, free parking, annual holiday bonuses, and various special events and recognition programs.

The Marshes of Skidaway Island is currently seeking a hospitality-focused Food & Beverage Manager to become a vital part of its Culinary Services team. This exempt leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of dining room operations, ensuring outstanding service delivery and memorable dining experiences for residents, families, and guests. The Food & Beverage Manager works closely with other department leaders, including the Food & Beverage Director, Executive Chef, and Catering & Events Manager, to uphold the highest standards of hospitality, cleanliness, and professionalism. With a hands-on leadership approach, this position demands a servant leader passionate about hospitality, team development, and enriching the lives of older adults.

As the Food & Beverage Manager, you will be delivering an exceptional hospitality experience every day by fostering a warm, welcoming, and resident-centered dining atmosphere. Your responsibilities will include managing the daily front-of-house operations, maintaining service standards, ensuring cleanliness and safety across all dining venues, and keeping dining areas well stocked and operational. You will lead, coach, train, and develop dining room staff, promoting a culture of teamwork and accountability while managing employee scheduling, performance, and ongoing training.

This leadership position requires a strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service standards, as well as proficiency with point-of-sale systems and Microsoft Office applications. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three to five years of experience in food and beverage management, preferably in luxury senior living, hospitality, private clubs, hotels, or upscale restaurants. Physical stamina to perform the demands of dining room operations, a professional demeanor, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays are essential.

The Food & Beverage Manager at The Marshes of Skidaway Island plays a crucial role in ensuring that dining experiences are not only seamless and efficient but also pleasant and memorable. If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate hospitality professional passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and engaging with senior residents, this position offers a rewarding career opportunity in a supportive and growth-focused community.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of food and beverage management experience
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate service teams in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service standards
Proficiency with point-of-sale (POS) systems and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
Ability to maintain a positive, professional demeanor while managing multiple priorities
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physical tasks of dining room operations
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years of food and beverage management experience, preferably in luxury senior living, hospitality, private clubs, hotels, or upscale restaurants
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate service teams in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service standards
Proficiency with point-of-sale (POS) systems and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
Ability to maintain a positive, professional demeanor while managing multiple priorities
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of dining room operations
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Job Duties

Deliver an exceptional hospitality experience for residents, families, and guests every day
Foster a warm, welcoming, and resident-centered dining environment
Build positive relationships with residents and respond promptly and professionally to service concerns and requests
Ensure food quality, appearance, presentation, and service standards are consistently achieved
Oversee the daily front-of-house operations across all dining venues, ensuring seamless meal service and adherence to established service standards
Ensure dining rooms and service areas meet the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and organization
Maintain appropriate staffing levels and ensure the dining room is properly stocked and operational at all times
Monitor dining room service to ensure standards of speed, accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism are upheld
Assist with service during meal periods as needed, including taking orders, delivering meals, and interacting with residents and guests
Lead, coach, train, and develop dining room service staff
Conduct employee scheduling, performance management, counseling, and ongoing training
Train team members on customer service excellence, serving techniques, table settings, and workstation organization
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, engagement, and hospitality
Ensure tables are appropriately set and dining areas are presentation-ready
Answer questions regarding menu selections and dining services
Support meal service by clearing tables and assisting with dishwashing and other operational duties when needed
Collaborate closely with Culinary Services leadership to ensure seamless service delivery