Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our team as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager. This individual is a proactive solution seeker, they lead by example, don’t settle for the normal, and continuously encourage and engage their team members. They will assist in providing the strategic leadership required to achieve the fiduciary and quality goals for the Food and Beverage operations. They will ensure the effective and efficient operation of all facets of the the hotel/resort Food and Beverage operations, while improving on the current model and be responsible for managing in a manner consistent with the mission, operating philosophy, standards, and values of the Benchmark.

Your Role:

• Attend weekly meetings, relaying information about upcoming events to staff under his/her supervision.
• Supply information about the Food and Beverage capabilities and programs to other departments and clients or potential clients.
• Respond to needs and requests of guests and potential guests.
• Ensure that implementation and maintenance of standards of food, beverage and service quality are commensurate with a first-class operation.
• Implement effective cost controls for food, beverage and labor.
• Must be able to understand, read and explain profit & loss statements, labor reports, cost reductions, including labor.
• Develop workable systems for inventory, receiving and product utilization (product cost).
• Develop standards of productivity for food & beverage personnel.
• Responsible for implementing company-wide system
• Create appealing, high quality, marketable cycle menus and special event menus.
• Create a comfortable atmosphere to encourage committed and loyal employees.
• Oversee hiring and training programs for food and beverage personnel.
• Develop management skills in employees.
• Oversee scheduling and weekly payroll for department and prefare Tip Reports for payroll.
• Assist in all Food and Beverage outlets in whatever capacity needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in luxury hotel and or full service resort food and beverage operation.
• Knowledge of Silverware.
• Ability to make quick decisions in high stress situations.
• Excellent customer service skills and computer skills
• Pleasant and positive personality.
• Well organized.

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