Food and Beverage Manager

McKibbon Hospitality; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

401K with employer match

Training and career development

Job summary

McKibbon Hospitality seeks a Food & Beverage Manager to lead outlets and meeting spaces, driving guest satisfaction and operational excellence. You will oversee training, safety, cost controls, payroll, inventory, and monthly reporting, while partnering with sales for promotions and events.

You will manage staffing, schedules, and vendor relationships, ensuring top quality beverage programs and dining experiences in a lifestyle hotel setting. Weekend and holiday coverage is required.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a food & beverage management position with multiple outlets.
• Experience working at a lifestyle hotel with food and beverage outlets.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits.
• Serv Safe Manager and Alcohol certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead Food & Beverage operations to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Move through facility to monitor food prep and serving areas and ensure standards.
• Plan and implement staff orientation and professional development.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, energy management and SOPs are followed.
• Control revenue and cost through budgeting and cost controls.
• Collaborate with sales and corporate teams on promotions and pricing.
• Plan staffing, scheduling, and job descriptions to meet needs.
• Conduct staff reviews and train 15+ associates.
• Handle payroll, inventory, and monthly accounting tasks.
• Develop vendor partnerships for quality and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Communication

Staff development

Multitasking

Guest service

Job description

What Makes a McKibbon Food and Beverage Manager?As a key member of the leadership team, the food and beverage manager is accountable for the food and beverage outlets and meeting space. The food and beverage managers committed to guest satisfaction and providing a great experience for all guests.ResponsibilitiesLead Food & Beverage operations to ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction is being achieved.Move throughout the facility and monitor the action of food prep and serving areas to ensure that associates are meeting food and beverage quality, brand, and service standards.Assures that effective orientation and training for new staff and professional development activities for experienced staff are planned and implemented.Inspect to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventive maintenance and other standards are consistently met.Assures that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently utilized.Working together with the Hotel Leadership team, you will control the elements that determine profit and loss of the Food and Beverage operations.Works with corporate team, hotel sales to plan and approve external and internal marketing and sales promotion activities for the food and beverage department.Collaborate with the Corporate Food and Beverage team on product pricing, menus, and all things F&B.Plan and approve staffing, scheduling, and job descriptions to align with operational needs.Conduct Staff performance reviews in accordance with Mckibbon Hospitality standards.Ensures that all legal requirements are consistently adhered to pertaining to state and/or local laws.Work with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager on administrative duties, including tracking expenses, maintaining profitability, and invoice input.Audits and approves payroll.You will be responsible for maintaining the inventory, budgeting, food cost, labor cost and coding invoices for the restaurant for monthly analysis and reconciliationMust be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, and identifying opportunities and solving them. Respond to guest complaints positive and negative in a timely manner.Develop long-term partnership with vendors to ensure product quality is consistent, highest quality and cost efficient for all Food and Beverage OutletsPerform other duties as requested by management.Requirements:3 years’ experience in a food & beverage management position with multiple outlets.Experience working at a lifestyle hotel with food and beverage outlets.Extensive knowledge and experience of the restaurant industry, industry trends, facilities, and equipment.Experience running and working in a restaurant kitchenKnowledge of beer, wine, and spirits.Ability to work various shifts based on need and level of business.Strong leadership and communication skills.Proficient in cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.The ability and drive to personify our culture in every interaction with guests and associatesThe ability to manage, train and develop 15 plus associates.The ability to deliver on the quality of service that guests deserve and expectServ safe Manager and Alcohol certified.The ability to work a varied schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and special eventsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to push/pull/lift up to 50lbs.Must be able to endure long periods of standing, sitting and walking.Ideal Skills & Qualities:Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service orientated manner.Detailed oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet business demands.Maintain high standards of personal appearancePlan and execute operations both kitchen and service, banquets and restaurant.Create a fun and supportive working environmentKeeping up to date with local events and tailoring Food and Beverage operations to enhance guests’ experience in the local communityComply with Mckibbon Hospitality to familiarize oneself with Company Health and Safety Policies and ensure your areas promote and comply with them.A conscientious spirit and the drive to excel in every aspect of your duties.The creativity to enhance sales in the lounge and food outletsPerks & Benefits Beyond the Basics:We know that hospitality starts from within, and that’s why we value the employee experience as much as we value our guests’ experience. From our competitive benefits package to our fun-loving spirit, we strive to create an environment that’s equal parts work and play. Our people will always be our first investment. We offer benefits and perks based on full or part time employment:Benefits: Full Time Associates:Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and visionLife insurancePet InsuranceShort and long-term disabilityPaid time off and holidaysTuition assistanceFinancial & Occupational Wellness: All AssociatesCompetitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)401K Savings Plan, 50% matching up to 10% of compensationAssociate referral programBrand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)Personal Wellness: All AssociatesFundraising matching funds programTeam volunteer opportunities24/7 chaplain servicesExclusive hotel rate discountsAny state specific holiday, vacation or benefit requirements will apply.All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.