Assistant Food Beverage Manager

TABACALERA USA Inc.; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and floating holidays

Health, dental, vision, and pet health

401(k) retirement plan with company 6%

Short-term and long-term disability &

Life insurance

Career development

Employee discounts on cigars

Job summary

Casa de Montecristo is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to partner with the F&B Manager, driving sales, KPIs and guest experience while building a high-performing team.

You will lead day-to-day operations of the restaurant, bar and lounge, ensure SOP compliance, train staff, manage scheduling, and act as brand ambassador in the local market, delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading restaurant, bar and lounge operations.
• Ability to meet sales, KPI and profit goals.
• Proven track record of coaching and developing teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieves overall sales, KPI and profit goals of the assigned location.
• Manages day to day operations of the restaurant, bar and lounge as an on-the-floor leader. Performs all functions and ensures employees are effective at executing corporate initiatives in a timely, efficient and resource-wise manner.
• Models and ensures all Casa de Montecristo policies and SOPs are communicated effectively to employees, maintained and consistently followed. Ensure compliance to all state and local regulations.
• Analyzes bar and restaurant reporting to identify opportunities and implements plans to increase topline overall sales and profitability through product education, events, party bookings and outside partnerships.
• Partners with entire leadership team to ensure all expenses and product/ food costs are in line to achieve positive store contribution and are within the set budget objectives.
• Assists F&B Manager to recruit, train and lead a team of top performing associates. Challenges and inspires others to achieve and execute sales driving initiatives.
• Monitors and manages store staffing levels proactively and according to the needs of the business.
• Provides coaching in the moment and performance feedback to employees
• Acts as an ambassador for the brand within his/her market. Active participant in local networking, marketing, events and activities.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, across the organization.
• Maintains visual and cleanliness standards to support the brand image.
• Demonstrates an energetic, persistent and professional demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned by the F&B Manager.
• Smoking environment

Skills

Leadership & team-building

Sales & KPI focus

Operational management

Staff training

Communication

Compliance & SOPs

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager partners with the F&B Manager, blending business acumen and operational knowledge to drive business results and deliver a stellar guest experience while building a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Achieves overall sales, KPI and profit goals of his/ her assigned location.
• Manages day to day operations of the restaurant, bar and lounge as an on-the-floor leader . Performs all functions and ensures employees are effective at executing corporate initiatives in a timely, efficient and resource-wise manner. Delegates tasks appropriately and holds team accountable.
• Models and ensures all Casa de Montecristo policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are communicated effectively to employees, maintained and consistently followed. Ensure compliance to all state and local regulations. Maintains a comfortable, responsible and safe environment.
• Analyzes bar and restaurant reporting to identify opportunities and implements plans to increase topline overall sales and profitability through product education, events, party bookings and outside partnerships.
• Partners with entire leadership team to ensure all expenses and product/ food costs are in line to achieve positive store contribution and are within the set budget objectives.
• Assists F&B Manager to recruit, train and lead a team of top performing associates. Challenges and inspires others to achieve and execute sales driving initiatives.
• Monitors and manages store staffing levels proactively and according to the needs of the business.
• Provides coaching in the moment and performance feedback to employees
• Acts as an ambassador for the brand within his/her market. Active participant in local networking, marketing, events and activities.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, across the organization.
• Maintains visual and cleanliness standards to support the brand image.
• Demonstrates an energetic, persistent and professional demeanor.
• Other duties as assigned by the F&B Manager.
• Smoking environment

Qualifications

• Ambitious self-starter, adept at leading through others to consistently deliver superior results.
• A track record of motivating and inspiring a team of individuals to meet challenging standards.
• Desire to develop oneself and others. Seeks and delivers constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated flexibility and emotional intelligence to confront frequently changing business conditions with energy and accountability.
• Strategic planning and execution skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Uses data to make informed decisions with pace.
• Understands the big picture and demonstrates good judgement to best serve the business.
• Excels in time management and multitasking. Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural communicator with a strong executive presence. Known to build relationships both inside and outside the organization.

Work Environment Conditions

• Paid Time Off: PTO and floating holidays to support work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance coverage, effective the first of the month following the date of hire.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligibility to participate after 90 days of employment, with a company match of up to 6%.
• Company-Paid Insurance: Automatic enrollment in short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training, and professional growth.
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive discounts on cigar purchases.