Food and Beverage Manager - East Town Kitchen + Bar

White Lodging; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Vacation PTO

Wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

White Lodging in Milwaukee is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to lead daily restaurant and bar operations at East Town Kitchen & Bar, inside the Marriott Milwaukee. You will oversee front-of-house and kitchen, drive guest satisfaction, and manage a dynamic, high-volume dining program.

The ideal candidate has proven hospitality leadership, strong P&L control, and a passion for coaching teams to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in high-volume hospitality.
• Experience managing restaurant P&L and costs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for hospitality and developing teams.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced hotel dining environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Manage payroll, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Lead daily management and drive profitability.
• Mentor and develop food & beverage team.
• Collaborate with kitchen and service teams to deliver seamless dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Staff scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Hospitality

Job description

Who We Are

Join White Lodging — a hospitality company developing and operating award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. With a growing portfolio of premium brands across the country's best markets, White Lodging offers a dynamic environment where talent thrives and careers are built.

Description

Join White Lodging — a hospitality company developing and operating award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. With a growing portfolio of premium brands across the country's best markets, White Lodging offers a dynamic environment where talent thrives and careers are built. We are hiring a Food and Beverage Manager to lead daily restaurant and bar operations at East Town Kitchen & Bar, located within the Marriott Milwaukee in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, WI. East Town Kitchen & Bar is one of East Town's favorite downtown destinations — known for elevated comfort food, an approachable vibe, and one of the best whiskey lists around, conveniently located on Wisconsin Avenue and Milwaukee Street. In this full-time restaurant management role, you will oversee front-of-house and kitchen operations, drive guest satisfaction, manage P&L, and develop a high-performing food and beverage team at one of Milwaukee's premier hotel dining destinations. The ideal candidate is an experienced restaurant manager, hotel food and beverage manager, dining room manager, F&B supervisor, or assistant general manager with a passion for hospitality and a proven track record of operational excellence in a high-volume, upscale dining environment. If you are looking for restaurant manager or F&B manager jobs in Milwaukee, WI with a growth-oriented hotel management company, this is your next move with White Lodging. Salary: Starting at $60,000

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations — ensuring guest satisfaction and flawless quality in service and food presentation across every shift at this upscale hotel restaurant
• Manage compliance with operational processes and procedures to maintain a high-performing, guest-first premium hotel dining environment
• Lead daily restaurant management responsibilities, including P&L oversight, financial reporting, payroll processing, and staff scheduling, to drive restaurant profitability
• Foster a guest-first culture by mentoring, coaching, and developing your team to consistently deliver exceptional upscale food and beverage service
• Proactively identify and solve operational challenges in a fast-paced, high-volume hotel restaurant setting
• Collaborate closely with kitchen and front-of-house service teams to create seamless, memorable dining experiences that drive repeat visits and positive guest feedback scores

What You’ll Bring

• Leadership or supervisory experience in food and beverage operations — required; prior restaurant manager, hotel food and beverage manager, dining room manager, F&B supervisor, or assistant general manager experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage restaurant P&L, control labor and food costs, and drive profitability in a high-volume upscale restaurant or hotel dining environment
• A genuine passion for hospitality and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude — you set the tone for your team and your guests every shift
• A commitment to developing future restaurant leaders — you invest in your team's growth as much as your own, with a track record of promoting from within
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant management role
• The ability to adapt quickly to dynamic situations and shifting priorities across a premium hotel's food and beverage operation

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits — starting day 1
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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