Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Discounted hotel stays

Career development opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Concord Hospitality Enterprises is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to support daily operations and enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate will inspire and develop associates while maintaining high service standards.

This role requires previous hospitality leadership experience and a strong understanding of food and beverage operations. Full-time associates enjoy competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Previous Food & Beverage, restaurant, banquet, or hospitality leadership experience required.
• Experience in a full-service hotel or restaurant environment preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong understanding of guest service and Food & Beverage operations.
• Knowledge of labor management, cost controls, food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily leadership and operation of restaurant, beverage, and banquet services.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences through quality food and beverage.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop Food & Beverage associates.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing levels, payroll, and performance management.
• Support banquet operations by ensuring events are properly executed.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Education

Food & Beverage experience

Hospitality leadership experience

Job description

Description

Concord Hospitality is seeking a passionate and results-driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to help lead our Food & Beverage operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This position supports the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing daily restaurant, beverage, and banquet operations while developing associates, maintaining high service standards, and driving strong financial performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Food & Beverage professional who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

As a Concord Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Inspiring greatness in your team.

• Encouraging and supporting associates to reach their full potential.

• Creating a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for All.

• Leading with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.

• Caring for your team and their families.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with the daily leadership and operation of restaurant, beverage, and banquet services.

• Ensure exceptional guest experiences through quality food and beverage, friendly service, cleanliness, and consistency.

• Lead, train, coach, and develop Food & Beverage associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.

• Assist with scheduling, staffing levels, payroll, performance management, and labor cost controls.

• Work closely with culinary leadership to ensure food quality, presentation, and timely service.

• Support banquet operations by ensuring events are properly staffed, set, serviced, refreshed, and executed according to BEO and guest expectations.

• Participate in BEO meetings, daily huddles, and Food & Beverage meetings to ensure strong communication across departments.

• Maintain open communication between Food & Beverage leadership, associates, Sales, Culinary, Front Office, and other hotel departments.

• Monitor restaurant, bar/lounge, and banquet operations to ensure service standards and operational checklists are consistently followed.

• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, liquor laws, company policies, and brand standards.

• Assist with controlling departmental expenses, labor, purchasing, and other operating costs while supporting revenue and profitability goals.

• Identify opportunities to improve service, increase revenue, and enhance the overall guest experience.

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluating, and coaching Food & Beverage associates.

• Respond quickly and professionally to guest concerns and operational challenges.

• Support the Director of Food & Beverage with additional departmental responsibilities and initiatives as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous Food & Beverage, restaurant, banquet, or hospitality leadership experience required.

• Experience in a full-service hotel or restaurant environment preferred.

• Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate a diverse team.

• Strong understanding of guest service and Food & Beverage operations.

• Knowledge of labor management, cost controls, food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple Food & Beverage outlets and priorities.

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

• Detail-oriented, hands, on, and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits for Full-Time Associates:

• Competitive wages

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition assistance

• Discounted hotel stays

• Extensive training and career development opportunities

• Performance-based bonus eligibility

Why Concord?

Our culture is built on our five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. We believe in developing our associates and providing opportunities to grow within our hotels and throughout Concord Hospitality.

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where associates are valued, trained, and empowered to succeed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proudly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a Great Place to Work for All.

We are Concord!

Salary Range $45,000 - $55,000

Qualifications

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Experience

• Preferred

  Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Preferred

  Experience training, coaching, and developing hourly Food & Beverage associates.

• Preferred

  Working knowledge of scheduling, labor management, payroll, inventory, and Food & Beverage cost controls.

• Preferred

  Experience with banquet event execution and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) preferred.

• Preferred

  Experience overseeing restaurant, bar/lounge, and banquet operations preferred.

• Preferred

  Previous full-service hotel Food & Beverage experience preferred.

• Preferred

  2+ years of Food & Beverage experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Source: Concord Hospitality