FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER: THE GRANVILLE INN
Who We Are
The Granville Inn is a historic property located in the heart of Granville, Ohio, proudly serving both our hotel guests and the wider Denison University community through our long-standing partnership. The Inns food and beverage program reflects its heritage while embracing a modern approach to hospitality. The Food & Beverage leadership plays a critical role in bringing this vision to life each day.
The Role
The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day food and beverage operations at the Granville Inn, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining strong financial performance, operational discipline, and team engagement.
This is a hands-on leadership role that requires active floor presence, clear communication, and the ability to coach and develop teams in real time. The Food & Beverage Manager partners closely with the General Manager, Director of F&B, Executive Chef, and broader leadership team to uphold service standards, support campus and community events, and continuously strengthen the Inns hospitality culture.
Operations
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Lead daily food and beverage operations across all outlets, ensuring service, quality, and consistency standards are met
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Monitor sales, labor, and departmental performance
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Support profitability through effective scheduling, labor management, and cost control
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Ensure compliance with company policies, health and sanitation standards, and all local liquor laws
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Maintain departmental SOPs and ensure consistent training and adherence across the team
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Prepare and submit required reports accurately and on time
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Collaborate on menus and programming
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Maintain product consistency through ongoing inspections of food quality, portions, and presentation
Service & Guest Experience
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Maintain a strong floor presence during service periods
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Deliver a consistently warm, professional, and memorable guest experience
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Communicate daily with staff regarding menus, specials, service focuses, and guest expectations
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Oversee cleanliness, organization, and presentation of all front-of-house spaces
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Enforce uniform, grooming, and professional appearance standards
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Anticipate guest needs and resolve service issues with professionalism and care
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Build repeat business through genuine guest engagement and relationship-building
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Support and oversee special events and banquets to ensure seamless execution
Leadership, Culture & Team Development
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Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing front-of-house team
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Set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality
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Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance development
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Conduct performance reviews and support growth opportunities for supervisors and team members
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Collaborate effectively with culinary leadership to ensure aligned service and operational execution
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Promote employee engagement, recognition, and a positive work environment
Collaboration & Partnerships
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Work closely with the General Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef, Sales, and Banquets teams
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Support Denison University partnerships, campus events, and community programming
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Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to property-wide planning and initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
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Minimum of three years of food and beverage or restaurant management experience, preferably in a hotel or upscale dining environment
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Working knowledge of food and beverage operations, health department regulations, and liquor laws
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Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
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Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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High attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency
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Computer proficiency required; experience with hotel systems preferred
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Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
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Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds
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Ability to navigate all areas of the hotel and food & beverage outlets
Brand: Granville Inn
Address: 314 E Broadway Granville, OH - 43023
Property Description: Granville Inn
Property Number: 7296
