Food and Beverage Manager

Company Description

A Central Coast legend reborn.  From its earliest incarnation in 1886 as a popular stagecoach stop during California’s Gold Rush, to its years as a surreptitious hangout through Prohibition, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern has long held a fabled place in Central Coast lore. Revered and raucously enjoyed for generations, the beloved landmark is the definitive luxury destination in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Job Description

The Food & Beverage Manager reports to the Director of Food & Beverage and is responsible for ensuring that visitors to the hotel are delighted by the quality, creativity and variety of our food and beverage offerings, and that our culinary reputation is second to none in our local market.  

• Be curious about the latest in food and beverage styling and design

• Be aware of competitor offerings in the local market

• Be an ambassador of Los Olivos, reach out in the community to foster relationships, market the food & beverage aspects of the hotel, and be present in the outlets for continual feedback and areas for improvement

• Be aware of the best external competitor offerings in the local market, and continually work to improve our own offerings with the goal of being the best in the market

• Ensure that all Food & Beverage Standards are being adhered to

• Oversee all Food & Beverage and Catering areas, ensuring a smooth running, profitable operation within the Hotel

• Remain personally responsible for maximizing quality levels of product and service, and guest satisfaction

• Develop and supervise all F&B team members, delivering motivational and inspirational daily rallies

• Identify training needs and develop and deliver the required training for departmental employees

• Complete duties as assigned by the Director of Food & Beverage

• Assist with the training and development of all F&B team members

• Work alongside team members to create a culture of teamwork and service excellence

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ operating experience in Food & Beverage operations 

• Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations

• Proven experience in driving a profitable operation

• Strong administrative skills, to include, reporting, budgeting, project management

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal English communication skills; computer literate.

• Strong organizational skills

• Experience curating and executing creative events in a variety of settings

• Keen eye for detail

• Ability to respond to emergency situations and remain calm.

• Positive, honest, and energetic work ethic

• Strong F&B background, preferably having knowledge of Santa Barbara Wine Country and an affinity for wines, the ability to connect with local staff, deliver creative F&B offerings, drive a culture of excellence, be a consummate host, and have an eye for the finer points of great personalized service. 

• Understanding of expenses and payroll cost control.

• Ability to manage key talent and culture processes:

  • Recruitment and selection

  • Performance management

  • Daily rallies and on-going development of the F&B  team

• Computer literate (ability to learn new programs, interact with Excel/Word and G Suite)

• Outgoing and enthusiastic with a positive attitude.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including in front of a group, with ability to communicate detailed instructions and hold team accountable for results.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds.

• Self-motivated and results oriented.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical reports, journals, and financial reports.

• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, or related field preferred.

• Sommelier and/or mixology certifications preferred.

$75,000 - $85,000/Year

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

Railway Jonata LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Railway Jonata LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Railway Jonata LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.