Brooklyn F&B Lead: Café, Bar & Creator Campus

Whalar Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + Sick Time

HSA, FSA, and Commuter + Parking

Company Paid Life & Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance Policy

Employee Assistance Program

401k with Employer Matching

Job summary

The Lighthouse in Brooklyn is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to own the cafe and bar program from mornings to evenings. You will lead a small team now and grow with the full liquor license, building a cocktail and spirits program while delivering warm hospitality to Creators, members, and guests.

You will manage daily operations, budgeting, menu refreshes, and ensure NYS rules compliance. This on-site role requires a 40-hour week with event flexibility and collaboration with the

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cafe, bar or restaurant operations, including supervision of a team.
• Strong knowledge of coffee and espresso; enthusiasm for beer, wine and spirits.
• Hands-on experience managing inventory, ordering, vendor relationships and F&B costs.
• Comfort running daily service on a POS system, with menu setup & sales reconciliation.
• TIPS/ATAP or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days; NYC Food Protection Certificate or ability within 60 days.
• Exceptional hospitality, communication and leadership; set clear standards and coach others.
• Comfort with physical tasks; standing long hours and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Passion for creating a welcoming space for Creators.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, schedule and develop cafe and bar staff.
• Oversee daily cafe operations: espresso, coffee, grab-and-go foods; refresh menu seasonally.
• Manage bar setup, service and closing; build beer and wine now; plan spirits program after license.
• Be visible during peak service; greet members and resolve concerns.
• Manage inventory, purchasing across coffee, food, beer, wine, spirits, glassware; track waste.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with coffee roasters, suppliers and distributors.
• Set and manage F&B budget; oversee Toast transactions, house accounts & end-of-shift reporting.
• Support securing and launching full liquor license; ensure NYS rules compliance.
• Plan F&B for campus events; coordinate with Events and Facilities Teams.
• Maintain cleanliness and standards with Hospitality, Operations and Stewarding teams.

Skills

Cafe operations

Team leadership

Espresso & coffee

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Toast POS

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

The Lighthouse in Brooklyn is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to own the cafe and bar program from mornings to evenings. You will lead a small team now and grow with the full liquor license, building a cocktail and spirits program while delivering warm hospitality to Creators, members, and guests.

You will manage daily operations, budgeting, menu refreshes, and ensure NYS rules compliance. This on-site role requires a 40-hour week with event flexibility and collaboration with the