Food and Beverage Manager - Blue Duck Tavern

Hyatt; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Free room nights and staff discounts

401(k) Retirement Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Training programs

Employee meals

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Park Hyatt Washington, part of Hyatt, is seeking a seasoned Food & Beverage Manager to lead the Blue Duck Tavern and hotel outlets, delivering Michelin-level service and memorable guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in F&B leadership, fine dining experience, wine knowledge, staff scheduling, budget management, and a track record of coaching teams toward outstanding service. Join a culture that rewards performance and offers strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years in F&B leadership.
• Minimum of 1–2 years in fine dining restaurant leadership.
• Wine/beverage knowledge in upscale settings with ability to discuss list and pairings.
• Experience creating and managing staff schedules to sustain fine dining service.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling labor, and supporting financial goals.
• Experience leading service trainings and coaching staff toward high performance.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring and onboarding associates.

Responsibilities

• Supports Blue Duck Tavern Managers and F&B outlets with leadership and daily ops.
• Oversees short- and long-term planning for all hotel outlets including restaurant, lounge, and in-room dining.
• Ensures effective hiring, training, development, promotion and reinforcement.
• Leads team toward exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
• Helps with colleague engagement and morale.
• Develops and implements strategies for revenue growth and cost containment.
• Maintains high energy, professional appearance and service standards.
• Assists in planning events and holiday functions.
• Takes initiative to run outlets as a stand-alone operation when needed.

Skills

F&B leadership

Fine dining leadership

Wine knowledge

Scheduling & staffing

Budget management

Coaching & development

Guest service excellence

Tools

POS systems

Job description

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

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

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:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt Hotels
• 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%)
• Paid Time Off including new child leave!
• Highly competitive salaries and incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training programs
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more