Food and Beverage Manager - Chido Restaurant

BENCHMARK; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality invites applications for the Senior Food and Beverage Manager role at OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park in Oklahoma City. You will oversee the Chido Restaurant team, driving exceptional guest experiences through leadership and service excellence.

You will manage budget-driven operations, partner with culinary colleagues, and lead staff development to uphold Pyramid's service culture. Competitive wages and benefits accompany this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
• 3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong cost control and financial performance understanding.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving budgeted revenue and labor expenses.
• Lead and inspire restaurant staff to exceed standards.
• Ensure compliant food handling and sanitation.
• Oversee Chido Restaurant operations and guest experiences.
• Participate in staff training and development.
• Monitor budgets and drive profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Financial acumen

English fluency

Restaurant management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.About our property:Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities. Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destination. #BMC-OkanaWhat you will have an opportunity to do:Shape your years of leadership skills and career experience by being a part of our supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success.Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District of Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark offers exceptional career opportunities. Join us as the Senior Food and Beverage Manager to oversee the operations of our Chido Restaurant team.Our employees are Experience Curators who are professional memory-makers, creating personalized guest experiences from start to finish. Experience Curators craft meaningful, over-the-top experiences that wow our guests time after time.Our Vision for our team members:Be a part of the OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark team, where your career aspirations meet a world-class destinationContribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growthAn individual committed to creating exceptional guest experiencesBe appreciated for what you bring to the teamLearn and grow with a company that values its associatesWhy OKANA:Competitive wagesPeople-first cultureHealth insuranceRetirement savingsGrowth opportunitiesPaid time offFestive environmentPerks & discountsAbout the roleThe Chido Senior Food and Beverage Manager supports the Director of Restaurants by overseeing restaurant operations to ensure that the service and food meet customer expectations. This is a client facing position that works closely with the culinary team and directs the service staff to deliver an exciting and memorable guest experience in Chido. This role will be very involved with staff selection and spearheading training initiatives that support the resort’s service culture, all the while fine tuning their business acumen in steering the financial performance of the restaurant.What you will be doing:Assist in achieving budgeted revenue and labor expenses.Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.Direct and maintain food handling in compliance with sanitation laws.Ensure compliance with all Pyramid Global Hospitality policies and procedures.Investigate and resolve food quality and service complaints.Maintain work areas clean and organized.Maintain employee appearance standards in food and beverage department.Maintain procedures for securing of moneys.Maintain procedures for security of all hotel equipment.Manage in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Help maximize food and beverage department profitability.Help monitor budget to ensure efficient operation and to ensure expenditures stay within budget limitations.Promote employee empowerment.Maintain high levels of employee satisfaction.Report unsafe conditions immediately.Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees in accordance with Pyramid Global Hospitality policies and procedures.Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.Implement and maintain local and corporate sales and marketing plans.Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.Respond to all food and beverage-related guest correspondence.Review all daily food specials for presentation, quality and pricing.Conduct or assist in scheduling liquor liability training.Assist managers in lowering attrition.Conduct/attend departmental meetings.Conduct performance appraisals.Help develop short and long term financial operating plans.Implement and maintain incentive programs.Help maintain inventory control (beverages, glass, china, silver, approve orders).Maintain MSDS procedures according to OSHA.Maintain procedures for credit control and handling financial transactions.Menu development – restaurants/lounge concepts.Participate in the development of the annual budget.Annually shop competitors.What are we looking for?What you bring to the role:Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or related field.3+ years of experience in restaurant management, including independent restaurants.Understanding of the financial data (revenue & expenses) that impact the restaurant’s performance.Strong cost control background to effectively manage the financial performance of each outlet.Sound time management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time.A passion for customer service that filters down to all levels of the team.Read, write, and speak English fluently; Ability to communicate effectively with the public and resort team members.Maintain all relevant Food & Beverage certifications.OKANA Resort is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, a leading hospitality company that offers career opportunities and has a steadfast commitment to putting people first.Pyramid Global Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.Compensation:$0.00-$0.00Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.