Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Buffalos

Montage International; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Parental leave

Free meals

Hotel discounts

Fitness & wellness discounts

LinkedIn Learning

Community engagement

Job summary

Montage International in Bluffton, SC is seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager for Buffalos, a luxury hotel concept. You will lead dining room operations, supervise greeters, servers and attendants, and ensure guests receive WOW moments.

The role requires progressive F&B experience, strong supervisory and communication skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. We offer healthcare benefits, 401(k) with company matching, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Progressive food and beverage experience required.
• Strong supervisory and communication skills essential.
• Ability to lead a team and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining room operations and uphold luxury service standards.
• Supervise hosts, servers, and attendants; coordinate scheduling.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and actively resolve issues to create WOW moments.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and ongoing staff training to improve performance.
• Ensure opening/closing duties are executed and log daily activities.

Skills

Food & Beverage leadership

Team leadership

Guest service excellence

Scheduling

Safety & sanitation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

At Montage, It’s All Because of YOU!

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Buffalos

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun.At Montage, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

**Your Leadership**

• Familiarity with style of cuisine and service established for concept

• Familiarity with food service practices and procedures

• Circulate on the outlet floor, continually checking with the guests and the service staff to ensure that everything is to the guests’ satisfaction

• Handle guests’ complaints, have the desire to create WOW moments, and thank the guests upon departure

• Monitor, supervise set up and maintenance of dining room area to ensure that it is up to standard

• Control flow of room by seating guests in each section by rotation

• Responsible for assigning and supervising all opening and/or closing side duties

• Make entries into logbook and/or track guest related opportunities daily

• Assist with scheduling attendants and control of greeters, servers, and attendants

• Conduct pre-meal meetings on a daily basis

• Participate in ongoing training of associates to ensure that associates continue to improve their performance

• Recognize outstanding performance and handle discipline as per standard operating procedures

• Complete reports on production, fill out necessary requisitions and control distribution of necessary supplies

• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies

• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

**About You**

• You are passionate about food and beverage operations

• You are exceptional in leading a team

• You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments

• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same

• You are trustworthy and have integrity

**Must Haves**

• Progressive food and beverage experience

• Effective supervisory and communication skills

• Well organized and demonstrated strong problem-solving skills

• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures

• Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt and master to new operating system

• Knowledge of food and alcoholic beverages

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

**You will Enjoy**

• DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

• Healthcare benefits

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option

• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees

• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

• Parental leave pay differential

• Pet Insurance

• Hotel discounts

• Free meals

• Fitness & wellness discounts

• LinkedIn Learning membership

• Hearts of Montage community engagement

• Associate’s events throughout the year

**Physical Requirements**

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over

• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift

• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.