Food and Beverage Manager

Forachicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Education Allowance

Generous Referral Program

Team-building events

Friends and Family rates for hotels

Job summary

Onni is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to oversee daily operations of the Emily Hotel's primary restaurant outlet in Chicago. You will supervise staff, coordinate with the Restaurant General Manager and Director of Hotel Operations, and ensure profitability through service and product optimization.

The role requires managing shifts, ensuring staff training, maintaining standards of cleanliness, and updating menus and POS changes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of safety initiatives in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Education in hospitality management, culinary arts, business administration or similar.
• If applicable, must meet required minimum age to serve alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff report to work as scheduled.
• Lead operations in Fora, Coffee Bar, Rooftop Cinema, and Events.
• Inspect grooming and attire of staff and rectify deficiencies.
• Review daily sales and resolve discrepancies with accounting.
• Prepare weekly schedules and adjust for labor forecasts.
• Assign work and side duties per procedures.
• Communicate changes to assignments as they arise.
• Ensure the F&B areas deliver an elevated guest experience.

Skills

Restaurant experience

OSHA safety

Customer service

Education

Hospitality management education

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Job description

Job Description: The Food and Beverage Manger responsible for the supervision of the day-to-day operation of the primary restaurant outlet in the Emily Hotel. Oversees and maintains a service and supervisor philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff. Works closely with the Restaurant General Manager and Director of Hotel Operations to monitor the effectiveness of the services and products offered in the restaurant and adjust accordingly to ensure maximum profitability. Responsible for providing lateral service to other Food and Beverage operations as needed.

Perks & Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

What Will You Do?

• Ensure that staff report to work as scheduled.
• Run shifts and assist with leading operations in Fora, Coffee Bar, Rooftop Cinema, and Events
• Inspect grooming and attire of staff and rectify any deficiencies.
• Review daily sales and resolve discrepancies with accounting.
• Participate in the preparation of weekly schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts and adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands.
• Assign work and side duties to staff in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Communicate with additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with staff and review all information pertinent to the day’s business.
• Do the right thing.
• Ensure the F&B areas consistently delivers an elevated and positive experience for our guests and teammates.
• Monitor the preparation of station assignments, ensuring compliance to departmental standards.
• Model and promote teamwork across all departments.
• Inspect, plan and ensure that all materials and equipment are in complete readiness for service.
• Inspect all aspects of the restaurant environment, ensuring compliance with standards of cleanliness and order.
• Rectify all deficiencies.
• Ensure all employees are fully trained in their job functions, assist with onboarding new staff.
• Review par levels of supplies and equipment.
• Complete requisitions to replenish.
• Ensure that specified amounts of menus and wine lists are available and in good condition for each meal period.
• Anticipate guests' needs and promote positive guest relations through name recognition at all times.
• Respond effectively and efficiently to guest and employee feedback
• Ensure that all staff opening and closing duties are complete before staff sign out.
• Update the POS system with changes to menu.
• Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Engineering.
• Contact engineering for urgent repairs via work order system/software
• Do monthly inventories of liquor, beer, and wine while utilizing the inventory software and systems
• Prepare and submit daily payroll tips and review hours worked for bi-weekly payroll.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving.
• Maintain local health and safety regulations
• Monitor and respond back to all OpenTable and Google reviews

What You Bring:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Experience working in a restaurant setting
• Knowledge of safety initiatives in compliance with OSHA guidelines
• Education in hospitality management, culinary arts, business administration or similar required
• If applicable, must meet required minimum age to serve alcohol

Salary Range: $69k - $71k / Salary

About The Company:

Onni For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.