Chef and B Manager (entry level)

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities across our

Flexible scheduling

PayActive access to earned wages

Paid Time Off

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking an entry level, experienced Chef & Food and Beverage Manager to lead all kitchen and F&B operations. You will deliver high-quality food and beverage service, manage staff, control costs, and ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen, bar, banquet operations; planning menus; managing costs, inventory, and vendor relationships; training staff; and maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in culinary and Food & Beverage operations.
• Strong leadership and operational management skills.
• ServSafe Manager Certification.
• Arizona Title 4 Alcohol Certification.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Sufficient education and literacy to read product labels and communicate with guests.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen, bar, banquet, and Food & Beverage operations
• Plan and execute menus, including specials and seasonal offerings
• Manage food and beverage costs, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships
• Supervise and train staff; manage scheduling and labor costs
• Ensure timely food production and service standards
• Develop beverage programs including pricing and inventory
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and profitability
• Enforce sanitation, food safety, and alcohol service standards
• Ensure compliance with all regulations

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Team supervision

Food & Beverage operations

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Arizona Title 4 Alcohol Certification

Job description

Chef & B Manager (entry level)

$50K to start; increase upon transition into sr leadership role

CULINARY LEADERS — THIS IS MORE THAN YOUR NEXT JOB. IT COULD BE YOUR NEXT STEP TO EXECUTIVE CHEF or F&B MANAGER.

We are seeking an entry level, experienced Chef & Food and Beverage Manager to lead all kitchen and F&B operations. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality food and beverage service, managing staff, controlling costs, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen, bar, banquet, and Food & Beverage operations
• Plan and execute menus, including specials and seasonal offerings
• Manage food and beverage costs, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships
• Supervise and train staff; manage scheduling and labor costs
• Ensure timely food production and service standards
• Maintain portion control, quality, and presentation standardsDevelop beverage programs including pricing and inventory
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and profitability
• Enforce sanitation, food safety, and alcohol service standards
• Ensure compliance with all regulations

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in culinary and Food & Beverage operations
• Strong leadership and operational management skills
• Required Certifications
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• Arizona Title 4 Alcohol Certification
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts`

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.