Food and Beverage Manager

Hotel ZaZa; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel ZaZa Austin is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day hotel outlets, ensuring a seamless guest experience that mirrors our boutique luxury brand. You will drive service standards, train teams across departments, and collaborate with leadership to deliver memorable ZaZa experiences.

The ideal candidate brings 4–5+ years in hotel operations leadership, with a strong F&B background, and a proven ability to manage high guest volumes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5+ years of progressive hotel operations leadership experience.
• Strong background in Food & Beverage operations.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage high guest volumes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight in F&B operations to ensure alignment with hotel standards.
• Lead service walk-throughs across public spaces and outlets to verify brand consistency, cleanliness, and readiness.
• Maintain strong visibility on the floor, supporting teams during peak periods to ensure flawless service delivery.
• Champion a guest-first culture, resolving complex service issues and ensuring timely, empathetic follow-up.
• Collaborate with other departments to curate ZaZa-style experiences tailored to hotel and local clientele.
• Ensure consistent communication of service standards, safety practices, and operational expectations.
• Monitor labor, productivity, inventory controls, and cost efficiencies while maintaining high service levels.
• Uphold Hotel ZaZa's unique brand identity through service delivery, guest interaction, and operational aesthetics.
• Ensure compliance with health department standards, safety regulations, and hotel policies.
• Oversee successful execution of special events, activations, and VIP programs reflective of the ZaZa experience.

Skills

Hotel operations leadership

Food & Beverage operations

Team leadership

Guest service excellence

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

*This position will mainly consist of PM closing shifts*

Reports To: Food and Beverage Director

Experience Required:Minimum 4-5+ years of progressive hotel operations leadership experience, preferably in boutique, lifestyle, or luxury properties.

Hotel ZaZa is a boutique luxury brand known for its bold style, exceptional service, and unforgettable guest experiences. With properties in Houston, Austin, and Dallas, we blend artful design with a vibrant atmosphere that captures the spirit of Texas.

Position Overview:

The Operations Manager at Hotel ZaZa Austin is a dynamic, hands-on leader responsible for overseeing the daily execution of the outlets operation. This role ensures a seamless guest experience aligned with ZaZa's unique blend of boutique luxury, bold style, and uncompromising service standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and builds high-performing teams across multiple departments. This leader will model a strong service culture, elevate operational efficiencies, and partner closely with department heads to deliver memorable guest experiences that reflect the ZaZa brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily oversight in the Food & Beverage operations to ensure alignment with hotel standards.
• Lead service walk-throughs across public spaces and outlets to verify brand consistency, cleanliness, and readiness.
• Maintain strong visibility on the floor, supporting teams during peak periods to ensure flawless service delivery.
• Champion a guest-first culture, resolving complex service issues and ensuring timely, empathetic follow-up.
• Collaborate withother departments to curate unique ZaZa-style experiences tailored to both hotel and local clientele.
• Ensure consistent communication of service standards, safety practices, and operational expectations.
• Monitor labor, productivity, inventory controls, and cost efficiencies while maintaining high service levels.
• Uphold Hotel ZaZa's unique brand identity through service delivery, guest interaction, and operational aesthetics.
• Ensure compliance with health department standards, safety regulations, and hotel policies.
• Oversee successful execution of special events, activations, and VIP programs reflective of the ZaZa experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive hotel operations leadership experience, preferably in boutique, lifestyle, or luxury properties.
• Strong background in Food & Beverage operations required.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, handle high guest volumes, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and guest relations skills.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business requires.
  

Why Join Hotel ZaZa?

At Hotel ZaZa, we don t just offer jobs we offer careers that inspire. Be part of a brand that celebrates individuality, creativity, and excellence in every detail.

No Job Description for a position can possibly include all duties, which may be requested by guests or required by the hotel. The objective of all positions is to effectively provide the services personally, or to immediately refer requests to the appropriate department manager. Hotel ZaZa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender/sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, age, or veteran status. Hotel ZaZa also participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.