Assistant FB Director

Harper Associates; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401K + Company Match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Harper Associates is seeking an experienced Assistant Food & Beverage Director for an upscale boutique hotel in Michigan. You will help lead restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations alongside senior leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 3+ years of progressive F&B management, strong banquet experience, and a proven ability to develop high-performing teams. Evening/weekend work is involved, with opportunities for career growth within a respected

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive food & beverage management experience.
• Hotel, resort, country club, or upscale restaurant experience preferred.
• Strong banquet and event operations experience.
• Proven leadership ability with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple food & beverage outlets simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of labor management, service standards, and financial performance.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily leadership of restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations.
• Ensure exceptional guest service while maintaining the highest hospitality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house managers and team members.
• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate banquet and special event execution with the culinary and operations teams.
• Monitor labor costs, beverage costs, and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Help drive revenue through service excellence, upselling, and operational improvements.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and create memorable guest experiences.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership on promotions, special events, and operational initiatives.

Skills

F&B management

Banquet operations

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Sales & upselling

Labor management

Job description

Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Boutique Hotel | Full-Time | $75,000 Salary

Join Our Leadership Team

We're seeking an experienced Assistant Food & Beverage Director to help lead the food and beverage operations at an upscale boutique hotel. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams across multiple outlets.

Working alongside the Food & Beverage Director and Executive Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences throughout the hotel's restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the daily leadership of restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations
• Ensure exceptional guest service while maintaining the highest hospitality standards
• Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house managers and team members
• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Coordinate banquet and special event execution with the culinary and operations teams
• Monitor labor costs, beverage costs, and operational efficiencies
• Maintain all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Help drive revenue through service excellence, upselling, and operational improvements
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and create memorable guest experiences
• Collaborate with hotel leadership on promotions, special events, and operational initiatives

Qualification

• 3+ years of progressive food & beverage management experience
• Hotel, resort, country club, or upscale restaurant experience preferred
• Strong banquet and event operations experience
• Proven leadership ability with a passion for developing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing multiple food & beverage outlets simultaneously
• Strong understanding of labor management, service standards, and financial performance
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $75,000 annual salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• 401K + Company Match
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative leadership team
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a highly respected boutique hotel

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This boutique hotel is known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding hospitality, memorable dining, and personalized service. As Assistant Food & Beverage Director, you'll help shape every aspect of the guest experience while working alongside an accomplished culinary and hospitality leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced restaurant or hotel manager looking to advance into a senior food and beverage leadership role with a respected hospitality organization.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're passionate about hospitality leadership and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.