Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort; Ucluelet; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium dining establishment in Ucluelet is seeking an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to lead a team and create exceptional dining experiences. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in a leadership role within the fine dining sector and strong knowledge of wines. This position offers staff discounts, medical benefits, and year-round employment in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance & benefits

Associate Rates for Hotel Stays

Volunteer Support Opportunities

Team Enrichment Events

Financial Support for Relevant Education Opportunities

Low-cost On-site Housing, if Required and as Available

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in a food and beverage role.
• Strong background in fine dining or serving preferred.
• Understanding of food and beverage costing and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with guests to ensure memorable experiences.
• Support a diverse team by providing training and managing schedules.
• Oversee daily tasks such as inventory management and menu updates.
• Curate and manage the wine list.
• Monitor food and beverage costs and lead sales initiatives.

Skills

Exceptional Customer Service

Excellent Verbal, Listening, and Written Communication Skills

Ability to Multi-Task and Work Under Pressure

Flexibility in Work Tasks and Work Schedule

Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness

Education

Responsible Beverage Service Certificate (Serving It Right)

Some formal Hospitality Industry education

FOODSAFE certification

Tools

Knowledge of Wines and Spirits

Job description

Is fine dining service your passion? We are looking for an outgoing and welcoming Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to create memorable and thoughtful dining experiences for Guests at Currents Restaurant. Our menus feature creative and adventurous west-coast fare and the stunning open ocean view is second to none. Your high standards will ensure there is service to match.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Be present on the floor: Actively engage with Guests in the dining room to ensure their experiences are thoughtful, memorable, and exceed expectations.
• Lead and inspire the team: Support a diverse team by setting clear protocols, providing training, managing schedules, and recognizing excellent performance.
• Manage operations: Oversee daily tasks such as opening and closing systems, inventory management, purchasing, and menu updates for seamless service delivery.
• Wine expertise: Curate and manage the wine list, ensuring it complements the menu and enhances the dining experience.
• Financial oversight: Monitor food and beverage costs, lead sales initiatives, and make sound decisions to ensure the restaurant's financial success.

This role works closely with our Food & Beverage Manager, Executive Chef and other team members to succeed.

We are looking for:

Education/Experience

• 2+ years of leadership experience in a food and beverage role, with a strong background in fine dining or serving preferred.
• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate (Serving It Right) Required
• Some formal Hospitality Industry education is an asset
• Knowledge of Wines and Spirits
• Understanding of food and beverage costing and inventory management
• Standard Cash Handling
• FOODSAFE certification is an asset

Skills

• Exceptional Customer Service
• Excellent Verbal, Listening, and Written Communication Skills (Organization)
• Ability to Multi-Task and Work Under Pressure
• Flexibility in Work Tasks and Work Schedule
• Able to Lift/Move up to 40 lbs.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness

We offer:

• Staff Discounts
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance & benefits
• Associate Rates for Hotel Stays
• Volunteer Support Opportunities
• Team Enrichment Events
• Financial Support for Relevant Education Opportunities
• Low-cost On-site Housing, if Required and as Available
• Year-round Employment
• Inclusive Work Environment

We love locals! If you live here, let us be the next step on your career path.

If you’re an international applicant, please note we are unfortunately not in the position to sponsor anyone without an existing work permit for this role at this time.

This job posting is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.