Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Blue Duck Tavern

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Connecticut; On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious luxury service team as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences at a Michelin-acclaimed restaurant. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a company that values innovation and inclusion, while managing daily operations and leading a dedicated team. With a focus on guest satisfaction and employee development, you will enhance revenue through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts with various departments. This is a chance to advance your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free and discounted room nights

401(k) plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Training programs

Complimentary employee meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Food & Beverage management preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and dynamic leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations and ensuring high-quality service.
• Hire, train, and develop staff to achieve exceptional guest service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Upscale Wine/Beverage Knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Summary

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Blue Duck Tavern team as our Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Park Hyatt Washington. You will be part of an elite luxury service team in a Michelin-acclaimed restaurant, within a company that ranked 3rd on Fortune's 2023 Most Admired Companies list.

At Hyatt, we prioritize authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences, exceeding guest expectations and rewarding talent with exciting career challenges. We foster a warm, respectful, and inclusive culture rooted in our mission, values, and goals: Innovation, Respect, Service-Orientation, and Inclusion.

Goal of the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager:

Assist in managing daily operations, ensuring high-quality service across hotel outlets, including the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, Lounge, and In-Room Dining.

Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the Blue Duck Tavern Managers and working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other departments.
2. Planning for short and long-term success of all outlets.
3. Hiring, training, developing, and promoting staff.
4. Leading and coaching teams to achieve exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
5. Enhancing revenue and controlling costs through innovative strategies.
6. Developing budgets, marketing plans, and managing within approved budgets.
7. Maintaining a professional, energetic, and positive appearance.
8. Managing special events and holiday functions.
9. Taking initiative to operate outlets independently.

This role is integral to the hotel's Food and Beverage team, collaborating with colleagues such as the Banquet Manager, Executive Steward, Beverage Manager, and Room Service Manager. Experience in these areas can lead to advancement to the Assistant Food & Beverage Director position.

Why join Hyatt?

Hyatt promotes from within, with three-quarters of management staff promoted internally. We offer a demanding yet rewarding environment with career growth, job enrichment, and a supportive culture.

Salary Range:

$57,000 - $72,000

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after 30 days)
• Free and discounted room nights, F&B discounts
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% matching
• Paid Time Off, including parental leave
• Competitive salaries and incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training programs
• Complimentary employee meals
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retail discounts (Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and more)

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years experience in F&B preferred
• Upscale wine/beverage knowledge preferred
• Strong organizational skills, flexible schedule, team-oriented, dynamic leadership