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Food & Beverage Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Training and Development

Job Description

This prestigious establishment is a premier luxury hotel known for its exceptional dining and beverage services, offering guests an upscale and memorable experience. Renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, the hotel maintains a high standard of excellence in all aspects of its operations, particularly within its food and beverage division. With a focus on fine dining, the hotel consistently pursues innovative ways to enhance guest experiences, offering a blend of classic elegance and modern sophistication. The management team fosters a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and values expertise in hospitality management.

The Food and Beverage Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the dining room service and bar areas, ensuring that both meet the highest standards of appearance, hospitality, and service. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage and is responsible for managing a team that serves guests across multiple outlets. The role demands a proactive leader with a strong background in restaurant management within luxury hotels, fine dining establishments, or comparable clubs.

Key responsibilities of the Food and Beverage Manager include supervising ala carte staff and coordinating daily operations to optimize service quality. One of the essential functions is scheduling personnel based on guest counts and client needs, ensuring that the dining room and bar areas are set up efficiently. The manager handles reservation systems, customer service issues, and maintains seamless communication between the front-of-house and back-of-house teams. They also monitor inventory levels, oversee budgeting goals, and implement programs designed to increase revenue. Emphasizing continuous improvement, the manager is expected to stay current with industry trends and member preferences to refine offerings and exceed guest expectations.

A critical aspect of the role is maintaining compliance with operational standards through rigorous supervision of staff uniforms, side work completion, equipment maintenance, and cleanliness of facilities. The manager also conducts pre-shift meetings to communicate updates and policy changes, ensuring that all team members are well-informed and aligned with service goals. Analytical skills are necessary to produce daily revenue analyses and other relevant reports generated from POS systems, enabling informed decision-making and financial control.

In addition to operational oversight, the manager develops and maintains inventory control systems for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, glassware, and bar supplies. This includes scheduling tastings with distributors to enhance the variety and quality of beverages available to guests. The manager’s passion for wine and beverages, supported by relevant certifications, helps elevate the club's beverage program. They also engage in training new staff on systems such as the North Star platform and manage performance evaluations and disciplinary actions to uphold team standards.

This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to a dynamic team recognized for its dedication to luxury service excellence. The role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong commitment to superior guest service, making it a key player in the hotel's continued success and reputation within the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or similar area of study preferred
  • minimum three years restaurant management experience at a luxury hotel property, fine dining establishment or comparable club
  • strong knowledge and passion for wine and beverage with past bartending experience
  • ability to stand for long periods of time
  • ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system, phone and internet website
  • TIPS training
  • food safety certification
  • Sommelier certification a plus

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or similar area of study preferred
  • minimum three years restaurant management experience at a luxury hotel property, fine dining establishment or comparable club
  • strong knowledge and passion for wine and beverage with past bartending experience
  • ability to stand for long periods of time
  • ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system, phone and internet website

Job Duties

  • Schedules personnel and plans dining room set-up upon anticipated member and guest counts and client needs
  • takes reservations and checks table reservation schedules if needed
  • carefully supervises dining room and bar staff to help assure proper service
  • inspects dining room employees to ensure they are in proper uniform at all times
  • provides appropriate reports concerning employee hours, schedules, pay rates, job changes, tip pools etc
  • receives and resolves all guest complaints
  • serves as liaison between dining room and back-of-house staff
  • assures that all side work is accomplished and that all cleaning of equipment and storage areas is completed according to schedule
  • directs pre-shift meetings with dining room personnel and relays information and policy changes
  • checks the maintenance of equipment in the dining room and reports deficiencies and maintenance concerns
  • makes suggestions about improvements in dining room service procedures and layout
  • produces daily meal period revenue analyses and other reports from the point of sale system used in the dining room
  • develops and maintains the dining room reservation system
  • monitors dining room labor and supplies budget and makes adjustments as necessary to achieve financial goals and control costs
  • develops and maintains a bar and product supplies inventory system for alcoholic beverages including wines
  • non-alcoholic beverages and mixers
  • glassware
  • paper and other bar supplies
  • develops standard operating procedures to ensure that bars are set up and operated efficiently
  • assists with private parties and service in food and beverage outlets when necessary
  • keeps current with changing member preferences and industry trends relative to the food and beverage operation
  • schedules wine and beer samplings with distributors to continuously improve variety and quality of beverages available to club members and guests
  • observes guest experience, conferring frequently with staff to maintain satisfaction and ensure proper service timing for each course
  • ensures proper and timely service of guests by communicating with kitchen, server and members
  • responsible for learning and training new staff on North Star system if necessary
  • responsible for completing annual and 30/60/90 day performance evaluations and disciplinary actions for entire staff
  • performs all other duties as assigned by employer

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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