Food and Beverage Manager

Manages all food & beverage operations for the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, including the State Room Restaurant, Events (Banquets/Catering), and Kitchen operations; develops short-term and long term goals in order to achieve guest service, staff development, and financial goals for Kellogg Center food & beverage areas; serves as part of the Kellogg Center leadership team and participates in all meetings, goal setting, and implementation of new initiatives to provide excellent guest service; oversees all food and beverage events to ensure presentation and service of the highest industry standards; oversees the development of special menus, special events, and pricing for banquet/event areas and related food service operations; maintains a close working relationship with Culinary Services management team in order to properly coordinate and facilitate culinary related services and events; develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures in order to attain goals; manages, reviews, and evaluates the financial performance of food and beverage areas and implements effective controls; develops new food & beverage promotional opportunities in response to changing market conditions; manages the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating of the food & beverage management team; develops, implements and monitors guest feedback systems and oversees necessary guest service changes; instructs and supervises food and beverage managers regarding food preparation and service; oversees the development and implementation of food and beverage training programs; oversees sanitation practices in order to meet departmental, University, local, state and federal regulations; maintains and/or increases competence in hospitality industry practices through seminars, conferences, or workshops.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Hospitality Business, Business Adminstration, or a related business field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in food and beverage management, food production, and food and beverage service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Extensive experience managing a food & beverage operation in a hotel, conference center, restaurant, or catering/event company; experience leading and working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, LBGTQIA , and gender backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

3 professional references

Together-we-will Statement

Work Hours

Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM with variable hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Bidding eligibility ends on May 3, 2022, at 11:55 P.M.