Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Blue Duck Tavern

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Free room nights

Discounted F&B rates

401(k) Retirement Matching Plan

Paid Time Off

Competitive salaries and incentives

Tuition Reimbursement

Training programs

Complimentary Employee Meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Washington, DC, is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager for Park Hyatt Washington. You will join a Michelin-acclaimed restaurant team and contribute to exceptional guest experiences within a luxury service environment.

Role requires strong leadership, hands-on management of outlets (Blue Duck Tavern, Lounge, In-Room Dining), and collaboration with the F&B Director. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years in F&B role preferred.
• Wine/beverage knowledge in an upscale environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work with flexible schedule, and leadership qualities.
• 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling, labor and supply controls, and food-safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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Park Hyatt Park Hyatt Washington US - DC - Washington

Bars/Restaurants/Outlets

Entry Level Manager

Full-time

Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

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.

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