Food and Beverage Manager - Blue Duck Tavern

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Free room nights

Discounted F&B rates

401(k) Matching Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Training programs

Complimentary Employee Meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager for Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt Washington. You will lead daily operations across restaurant, lounge and in-room dining, delivering Michelin-level service and memorable guest experiences.

The role requires strong F&B leadership, wine knowledge, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and staff. You’ll support senior leadership, drive guest satisfaction, and mentor a dynamic team in a luxury setting, with opportunities for

Qualifications

Minimum of 2+ years in F&B leadership.
Minimum of 1–2 years in fine dining restaurant leadership.
Wine/beverage knowledge in upscale environments; able to discuss list and pairings.
Experience creating and managing schedules to ensure staffing for fine dining service.
Experience managing budgets, controlling labor, and supporting financial goals.
Experience leading service trainings, coaching staff and managing performance.
Experience interviewing, hiring and onboarding associates to build a service-focused team.
Strong organizational skills; flexible schedule; team player and dynamic leader.
Ability to lead Michelin-level service steps and deliver memorable guest experiences.
Able to lead busy shifts, coach staff, resolve guest concerns, and work evenings/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

Supports the Blue Duck Tavern Managers and F&B Director in daily operations.
Oversees short- and long-term planning of all outlets including restaurant, lounge, and in-room dining.
Ensures effective hiring, training and development, promotions and reinforcement of standards.
Leads team toward exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
Assists in colleague engagement and revenue-enhancement strategies.
Maintains high energy, professional appearance and guest-focused environment.
Plans and coordinates events and holiday functions; manages outlets as a standalone entity.

Skills

F&B leadership

Wine knowledge

Staff scheduling

Budget management

Service training

Interviewing and hiring

Organizational skills

Lead Michelin-level service

Shift leadership

Reservations & POS familiarity

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Labor controls

Food safety practices

Job description

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Food and Beverage Manager - Blue Duck Tavern

Park Hyatt Park Hyatt Washington US - DC - Washington

Bars/Restaurants/Outlets

Department Head/Manager

Full-time

Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

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 the3 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: