F&B Leader In Development

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Pittsburgh invites recent graduates to join its Food and Beverage Leader-in-Development (LID) program, a 12-month track preparing graduates for managerial roles within the division of their choice.

LID participants will spend 40 hours per week in the department and 10 hours completing Learning Commitments across the property, with hands-on supervision, payroll forecasting, and guest service focus.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree or higher, preferably in Hospitality Management.
• Previous Food & Beverage experience is preferred.
• Willing to work 47.5–50 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on order and cleanliness.
• Willing to relocate after program completion for timely promotion.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned shift and assist in department supervision.
• Complete environmental checklist for dining room.
• Spot check liquor pars and order daily supplies.
• Hold pre-meal meetings.
• Handle guest comments and ensure satisfaction.
• Coordinate with guests and obtain feedback.
• Monitor floor during peak hours and ensure presentation quality.
• Assist in scheduling, payroll, and weekly/monthly forecasting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree or higher (Hospitality Management preferred)

Job description

The Food and Beverage Leader-in-Development (LID) program is a 12-month program designed to develop graduates into successful managers in the division they wish to pursue. The Food and Beverage LID will spend 40 hours each week working within the department and 10 hours completing Learning Commitments throughout the training property. Learning Commitments are projects that will allow LIDs to learn about general hotel operations, as well as the details and functions of their division. Each commitment will provide resources and evaluation criteria.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigned shift, assisting in overall management.
• Assist in overall supervision of the department as outlined in manager's job description.
• Complete environmental checklist for dining room.
• Spot check liquor pars and order daily supplies.
• Hold pre-meal meetings.
• Follow up on established training steps.
• Handle guest comments and complaints and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Communicate with guests and receive feedback.
• Stay on the floor during peak hours.
• Examine food preparation and beverage presentation.
• Maintain condition of dining room,restaurants, and room service.
• Assist manager in; scheduling, completing weekly payroll, and forecasting both weekly and monthly.
• Participate in interviewing new employees as needed.
• Monitor food and liquor requisitions and food waste.
• Check bar controls shot glass use, red lining, and bottles totally empty daily.
• Will be responsible for meeting with Division head weekly, Director of Human Resources each month and corporate mentor bi-monthly

Qualifications:

• An Associate's degree or higher is required, preferably in Hospitality Management.
• Previous Food and Beverage experience is preferred
• Must be willing to work 47.5 - 50 hours per week with a flexible schedule
• Has strong interpersonal skills and is customer service oriented with a sincere, helpful, caring and friendly personality
• Projects enthusiasm, professionalismand a positive attitude at all times
• Pays precise attention to detail, order and cleanliness
• Has outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Able to adapt in a fast paced, constantly changing environment within a dynamic work schedule willingness to relocate upon completion of the program to ensure timely promotion to a management role

Other:

This job is slated to start for college graduates in the summer (June) of 2027