F&B Manager: Banquets & Events Leader

Stonebridge Companies; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager in Montclair, NJ to lead hotel outlets, ensuring guest satisfaction and profitability. This role oversees restaurant, lounge, and banquet operations while upholding brand standards and cost controls.

Responsibilities include directing F&B teams, monitoring budgets, and optimizing revenue through upselling. A bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field is preferred, with flexibility for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or related field, or 1-2 years of related experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in managing food and beverage operations and budgets.
• Knowledge of health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and POS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, percentages, and commissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage outlet operations, including guest service standards, product quality, cost controls, and profitability.
• Monitor and develop team member performance through supervision, professional development, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards.
• Implement marketing and upselling techniques to maximize food and beverage revenue.
• Ensure team members are knowledgeable about products, services, and pricing.
• Recruit, interview, and train team members to maintain staffing levels and service quality.
• Monitor the budget and review financial transactions to ensure expenditures align with the budget.
• Maintain inventory of food and equipment, keeping accurate records.
• Develop weekly staff schedules based on occupancy forecasts and monitor labor costs.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to grooming and dress code standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Read & interpret documents

Discounts & commissions

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Stonebridge Companies is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager in Montclair, NJ to lead hotel outlets, ensuring guest satisfaction and profitability. This role oversees restaurant, lounge, and banquet operations while upholding brand standards and cost controls.

Responsibilities include directing F&B teams, monitoring budgets, and optimizing revenue through upselling. A bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field is preferred, with flexibility for nights and weekends.