Food and Beverage Manager - Blue Duck Tavern

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Free room nights

Discounted and Friends & Family RoomR

Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt

401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to

Paid Time Off including new childleave

Highly competitive salaries and incent

Tuition Reimbursement

Training programs

Complimentary Employee Meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts at various retailers - Apple

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Washington, DC, is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager for Park Hyatt Washington's Blue Duck Tavern. You will lead daily F&B operations across outlets, ensuring Michelin-level service and guest satisfaction in a luxury setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in F&B leadership and strong wine knowledge, with the ability to manage staffing, budgets, and guest relations. This role offers growth within a prestigious luxury brand and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2+ years in F&B leadership.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years in fine dining restaurant leadership experience.
Intermediate or above wine/beverage knowledge in an upscale environment, including confidence discussing the wine list and recommending pairings.
Experience creating and managing schedules to ensure appropriate staffing to maintain fine dining service.
Experience managing budgets, controlling labor, and supporting financial goals.
Experience leading service trainings, coaching employees, and managing performance.
Experience in interviewing, hiring and onboarding associates to build a knowledgeable service-focused team.
Ideal applicant should have strong organizational skills, ability to work with flexible work schedule, be a team player and a dynamic leader.
Demonstrated ability to lead detailed, anticipatory, Michelin-level steps of service and deliver memorable guest experiences.
Must be able to lead busy shifts, coach and develop staff, resolve guest concerns, and work any shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling, labor and supply controls, and food-safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

Supports the Blue Duck Tavern Managers as well the other F&B outlets while working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other hotel departments.
Responsible for short- and long-term planning of all Outlets, including the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, the Lounge and In-Room Dining.
Ensure effective hiring, training, development, promotion and continuous reinforcement.
Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
Help with colleague engagement.
Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment.
Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance.
Assist in planning, coordinating & managing special events and holiday functions.
Ability to take the initiative to run the outlets as a free-standing entity.

Skills

F&B leadership

Fine dining leadership

Wine knowledge

Staff scheduling

Budget and cost control

Staff training and coaching

Hiring and onboarding

Team leadership

Shift leadership

Tools

Reservations system

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

Summary

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Blue Duck Tavern team as our Food & Beverage Manager at Park Hyatt Washington. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of a Michelin acclaimed restaurant and a company that earned the 3 rd spot on Fortune's 2023 Most Admired Companies list!

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovation, Respect, Service-Orientation and Inclusion. Innovate, Hyatt employees are forward thinking and passionate about hospitality. Respect, Hyatt employees are inspired by team spirit and camaraderie. Service-Oriented, Hyatt employees are focused on providing authentic hospitality. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.

Goal of the Food & Beverage Manager:

Responsible for helping manage the daily opportunities required by strong leadership and help manage the day-to-day operation of hotel outlets. This position is also ultimately responsible for the quality of service provided.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2+ years in F&B leadership
Minimum of 1 to 2 years in fine dining restaurant leadership experience
Intermediate or above wine/beverage knowledge in an upscale environment, including confidence discussing the wine list and recommending pairings
Experience creating and managing schedules to ensure appropriate staffing to maintain fine dining service
Experience managing budgets, controlling labor, and supporting financial goals
Experience leading service trainings, coaching employees, and managing performance
Experience in interviewing, hiring and onboarding associates to build a knowledgeable service-focused team
Ideal applicant should have strong organizational skills, ability to work with flexible work schedule, be a team player and a dynamic leader
Demonstrated ability to lead detailed, anticipatory, Michelin-level steps of service and deliver memorable guest experiences.
Must be able to lead busy shifts, coach and develop staff, resolve guest concerns, and work any shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling, labor and supply controls, and food-safety and sanitation practices.

Salary range is:

$68,700 - $80,000

The Food & Beverage Manager Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Supports the Blue Duck Tavern Managers as well the other F&B outlets while working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other hotel departments
Responsible for short- and long-term planning of all Outlets, including the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, the Lounge and In-Room Dining
Ensure effective hiring, training, development, promotion and continuous reinforcement
Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
Help with colleague engagement
Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment
Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance
Assist in planning, coordinating & managing special events and holiday functions
Ability to take the initiative to run the outlets as a free-standing entity

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Three quarters of Hyatt's management staff is promoted from within, just about all of your function heads are promoted internally as well. The statistics are there; make it your next step!

Hyatt employees work in an environment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards- whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive working environment. If you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

We offer excellent benefits: