Food & Beverage Manager
Job Overview
The Food & Beverage Manager works closely with the Food & Beverage Management Team to oversee both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including Restaurant, Bar, Banquet, and Kitchen functions. This position ensures high standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
Reports to: Director of Food & Beverage
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house Food & Beverage operations, including restaurant, bar, banquet, kitchen, and function areas.
- Lead and support both service and culinary teams to ensure efficient operations and an excellent guest experience.
- Work with Human Resources and the Director of Food & Beverage on recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
- Ensure food quality, presentation, service, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards are consistently maintained.
- Promote effective communication and teamwork between front-of-house and back-of-house staff.
- Supervise cash handling procedures, inventory, supplies, and operational cost controls.
- Identify training opportunities and provide ongoing coaching and development to staff.
- Address guest concerns professionally and promptly.
- Assist with local Food & Beverage business opportunities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Food & Beverage.
Qualifications/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Hotel & Restaurant Management preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of Food & Beverage experience required; supervisory experience in a full-service or luxury hotel environment preferred.
- Knowledge of both front-of-house and back-of-house restaurant, bar, banquet, and kitchen operations.
- Basic computer skills required; Microsoft Office, Micros, and Toast
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and guest service skills.
- Professional written and verbal English communication skills; conversational Spanish desired.
- Active Food Handler's certificate preferred.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.
Disclaimer
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties required of this position. Responsibilities may change based on business needs. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and does not alter the at-will employment relationship.
