Food & Beverage Manager

Are you ready to apply your expertise to a rewarding career with a leader in the hospitality industry? Join the DelMonte Hotel Group team! We are currently seeking experienced and driven candidates just like you to serve as a Food & Beverage Manager.

You will play a key role to ensure a great guest and colleague experience.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why so many of our associates have made DelMonte Hotel Group their career home. Contact us today – we’re waiting to hear from you!

As a Food & Beverage Manager, you will directly manage associates in the Hospitality and Catering departments and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Your specific duties in this role will include:

• Direct, train and mentor all associates.

• Prepare and serve food per menu and presentation specifications using oven, stove, grill, microwave & Turbo Chef.

• Ensure all Owner and brand directed standards, initiatives, perspectives and programs are implemented, followed and supported.

• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with all guests, vendors and other external partners.

• Conduct regular physical inspections to ensure all standards of excellence are being met.

• Answer inquiries pertaining to policies and services.

• Assign duties and shifts to associates and observe performance to ensure adherence to company policies and established operating procedures.

• Ensure proper shift coverage including covering meal breaks and call offs.

• Ensure proper cash and key control procedures are followed

• Develop and institute new wine lists and cocktail menus for the Bar

• Coordinate and participate in the development and implementation of food menus for breakfast service, Bar and Catering with the General Manager and the Event Sales department as needed

• Ensure food quality and service standards are being maintained.

• Ensure proper food sanitation and food handling standards are being followed.

• Coordinate the details of each catering event such as number of persons expected, display space desired, and food service schedule with the appropriate management and staff.

• Ensure the proper set-up, break down and safe storage of all dining tables, service stations and bars for catering events.

• Ensure banquet rooms are set up according to event order and desires of group.

• Act as liaison between hotel and guest throughout catering events.

• Ensure proper tabulation of banquet checks and that checks are reviewed with guests.

• Attend staff meetings to discuss company policies and guest complaints, and to make recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.

• Monitor service by speaking with guests, reviewing guest satisfaction surveys and observing associates.

• Ensure effective departmental communication through logs, daily stand up meetings and monthly department meetings.

• Perform a variety of administrative tasks including maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies, maintaining department budget, processing department payroll, and handling any accounting and purchasing functions.

• Maintain up to date records and files.

• Ensure the cleanliness of the breakfast area, bar, catering and surrounding areas.

We are looking for a self-motivated Food & Beverage Manager with a strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations. It is also important that you have excellent communication skills.

Specific qualifications for the role include:

• 1 to 3 years related experience in food service management

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Solid organizational, time-management and prioritization skills

• Exceptional customer service skills