Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - OEM

Hotel Zachary; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Hotel Zachary in Chicago's Wrigleyville seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, ensure service excellence, and partner with the culinary team to deliver outstanding dining experiences. You will lead staff, manage scheduling and payroll, monitor guest feedback, uphold sanitation standards, and foster a positive team culture in a fast-paced setting.

Previous hotel F&B supervisory experience is preferred, with MICROS POS familiarity and Serve Safe or similar

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience in hotel F&B.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience with scheduling, payroll, and labor management.
• Experience with MICROS POS system.
• Serve Safe certification preferred
• TIPS or CARE certification; CPR certification preferred
• Must be able to obtain a Hepatitis A vaccination within 10 days of hire
• Able to work AM and PM shifts

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing restaurant operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, and training.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and execute menu offerings.
• Monitor and analyze guest feedback to continually improve the dining experience.
• Uphold sanitation and safety regulations to provide a clean and hygienic environment.
• Foster a positive work culture and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service.
• Handle guest inquiries, complaints, and requests promptly and professionally.
• Assist in managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling costs

Skills

Customer communication

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Scheduling

Cash handling

Payroll

Conflict resolution

Tools

MICROS POS

Job description

Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way, located in the iconic Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago, is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. As a luxurious boutique hotel, we offer a unique and immersive experience for both guests and team members. With our prime location steps away from Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, and the vibrant Gallagher Way entertainment district, Hotel Zachary is a hub of excitement and energy. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable moments for our guests. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career. Join us at Hotel Zachary and be part of our team’s commitment to excellence in hospitality.

Overview

Are you a passionate and dynamic leader in the food and beverage industry? Join our team as an Assistant Restaurant Manager and be part of an exciting culinary experience at our property! As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will assist in overseeing the daily operations of our restaurant, ensuring exceptional service and culinary excellence. With strong leadership skills, a customer‑focused mindset, and a dedication to quality, you will help create memorable dining experiences for our guests. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, have a passion for hospitality, and are committed to delivering outstanding results, apply now and take your career to new heights with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the restaurant operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, and training
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and service are maintained
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and execute menu offerings
• Monitor and analyze guest feedback to continually improve the dining experience
• Uphold sanitation and safety regulations to provide a clean and hygienic environment
• Foster a positive work culture and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service
• Handle guest inquiries, complaints, and requests promptly and professionally
• Assist in managing inventory, ordering supplies, and controlling costs

Qualifications

• 2‑3 years prior supervisory or management experience; prior hotel F&B experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other team members
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Strong associate relations skills and good conflict resolution skills
• Prior cash handling experience
• Experience with scheduling, payroll, and labor management
• Experience with MICROS POS system
• Prior Serve Safe certification preferred
• TIPS or CARE certification
• CPR certification preferred
• Must be able to obtain a Hepatitis A vaccination within 10 days of hire
• Able to work AM and PM shifts

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award‑winning, full‑service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well‑being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple tiers of medical coverage
• Dental & vision coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free maintenance medications
• Pet insurance
• Hotel discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays)
• 401(k) match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA – Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E‑Verify.

Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 – USD $67,000.00 /Yr.