Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Blue Duck Tavern

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Free room nights

Discounted Friends & Family rates

401(k) Retirement Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Training programs

Complimentary Employee Meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager for Park Hyatt Washington’s Blue Duck Tavern. You will join a Michelin-acclaimed team in a luxury setting, contributing to daily operations and guest experiences that reflect Hyatt's service ethos.

The role focuses on outlet management, staff development and strategic revenue initiatives, with opportunities to lead as a standalone operator when needed. Salary range reflects market for luxury F&B leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years in F&B role preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work flexible hours.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach and develop staff.
• Experience in fine dining, full-service operation desirable.
• Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling and food-safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Blue Duck Tavern and other F&B outlets under the Food & Beverage leadership team.
• Assist in short- and long-term planning of hotel outlets including restaurant, lounge and in-room dining.
• Participate in hiring, training and staff development initiatives.
• Lead and coach teams to deliver exceptional guest service and high employee satisfaction.
• Assist in planning and managing special events and holiday functions.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Staff coaching

Guest service

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. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of a Michelin acclaimed restaurant and a company that earned the 3 rd spot on Fortune's 2023 Most Admired Companies list!

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovation, Respect, Service-Orientation and Inclusion. Innovate, Hyatt employees are forward thinking and passionate about hospitality. Respect, Hyatt employees are inspired by team spirit and camaraderie. Service-Oriented, Hyatt employees are focused on providing authentic hospitality. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.

Goal of the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager:

Responsible for helping manage the daily opportunities required by strong leadership and help manage the day-to-day operation of hotel outlets. This position is also ultimately responsible for the quality of service provided.

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Responsibilities may include:

• Supports the Blue Duck Tavern Managers as well the other F&B outlets while working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other hotel departments
• Responsible for short- and long-term planning of all Outlets, including the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, the Lounge and In-Room Dining
• Ensure effective hiring, training, development, promotion and continuous reinforcement
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Help with colleague engagement
• Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment
• Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance
• Assist in planning, coordinating & managing special events and holiday functions
• Ability to take the initiative to run the outlets as a free-standing entity

Assistant Food & Beverage Managers are an integral part of the hotel's overall Food and beverage team. Experience in the previous mentioned areas will guide you to the next step in your career path as a Food & Beverage Manager.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Three quarters of Hyatt's management staff is promoted from within, just about all of your function heads are promoted internally as well. The statistics are there; make it your next step!

Hyatt employees work in an environment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards...whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive working environment. If you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Salary range is: $63,000 - $69,000

We offer excellent benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels
• 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%)
• Paid Time Off including new child leave!
• Highly competitive salaries and incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training programs
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years in F&B role preferred
• Wine/beverage knowledge in an upscale environment preferred
• Ideal applicant should have strong organizational skills, ability to work with flexible work schedule, be a team player and a dynamic leader
• Previous restaurant supervisory or management experience in a fine dining, full-service operation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead detailed, anticipatory, Michelin-level steps of service and deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Strong wine knowledge, including confidence discussing the list and recommending pairings.
• Must be able to lead busy shifts, coach and develop staff, resolve guest concerns, and work any shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling, labor and supply controls, and food-safety and sanitation practices.