Food and Beverage Manager (Culinary Focus)

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActive wage access

PTO & Paid Holidays

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Hotel & F&B discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our dining operations and drive culinary excellence. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and mentor the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience while developing a succession plan for the Executive Chef role.

The role requires at least four years of leadership in culinary and F&B, strong menu development, cost controls, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressive leadership in culinary and food & beverage operations.
• Strong culinary knowledge with restaurant management experience.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience managing budgets, inventories, labor, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Food & Beverage operations, including kitchen and restaurant service.
• Lead menu development, recipe execution, and food presentation standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Manage scheduling, labor productivity, and staffing levels.
• Control food, beverage, and labor costs while meeting financial goals.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, inventories, and purchasing.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Maintain guest service excellence and promptly resolve guest concerns.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership / team development

Culinary knowledge

Budgeting & cost controls

Communication

Scheduling & labor management

Job description

Food and Beverage Manager

We are seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager with a strong culinary background to lead our food & beverage operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about hospitality, culinary excellence, and team development.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced Executive Chef, gaining mentorship and operational leadership experience as part of a planned succession strategy. This position is designed to develop into the Executive Chef role as the current Executive Chef transitions into retirement.

This leader will be responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience while overseeing all aspects of food production, restaurant operations, team leadership, cost controls, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all Food & Beverage operations, including kitchen and restaurant service.
• Lead menu development, recipe execution, and food presentation standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Manage scheduling, labor productivity, and staffing levels.
• Control food, beverage, and labor costs while meeting financial goals.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, inventories, and purchasing.
• Ensure compliance with all sanitation, food safety, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Maintain exceptional guest service and resolve guest concerns promptly.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement

Qualifications and Experience

• Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive leadership experience in culinary and food & beverage operations.
• Strong culinary knowledge with restaurant management experience.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience managing budgets, inventories, labor, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Required Certification

• ServSafe Manager Certification
• Arizona Title 4 Manager Alcohol Certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Sufficient literacy to read product labels, recipes, and operational documents, and effectively communicate with guests and team members.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.

We are looking for a leader who enjoys being actively involved in daily operations, inspires their team through coaching and accountability, and is eager to grow into a senior culinary leadership role. The ideal candidate will embody HVMG's Culture of Excellence by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, a warm smile, a friendly personality, and a consistently positive attitude.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.