F&B Manager: Lead Dining, Bars & Banquets

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company/er

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term DI

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in New Orleans is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily operations across hotel restaurants, bars, banquets, catering and events, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving operational excellence and revenue performance. This role requires strong people leadership, a solid knowledge of hospitality operations, and a passion for service.

You will partner with Culinary, Banquets, Operations and hotel leadership to ensure service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of Food & Beverage Operations experience in hospitality.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in restaurants/hotels/bars.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, banquet service, catering and inventory management.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP guidelines, and alcohol service compliance.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to motivate hospitality teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Food & Beverage operations across hotel restaurants, bars, lounges, room service, banquets, catering, and events.
• Supervise, train, coach, schedule, and develop F&B team members to deliver guest service and performance.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, beverage service, cleanliness, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Partner with Culinary, Banquets, Stewarding, and hotel leadership to support operations.
• Monitor restaurant performance, guest feedback, labor costs, COGs, inventory, and efficiency metrics.
• Support revenue growth through upselling, promotions, menu strategies, and events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and health department requirements.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, employee engagement, performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem-solving

Hospitality knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in New Orleans is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily operations across hotel restaurants, bars, banquets, catering and events, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving operational excellence and revenue performance. This role requires strong people leadership, a solid knowledge of hospitality operations, and a passion for service.

You will partner with Culinary, Banquets, Operations and hotel leadership to ensure service