Food and Beverage Manager (Hotel)

Fouquet's New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fouquet’s New York is seeking a qualified Food & Beverage Manager who will own beverage purchasing, inventory, cost control, cocktail development, and bar service standards while serving as an operational F&B Floor Manager focused on guest experience and team performance.

Responsibilities include managing liquor, wine, beer, and mixers; maintaining par levels, inventory, and invoice processing; developing seasonal cocktails for outlets and events; and coaching bartenders, barbacks, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience in luxury hotel or upscale restaurant.
• Strong leadership and guest-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage liquor, wine, beer, mixers, and beverage-related purchasing.
• Maintain par levels and oversee inventory, reconciliation, and cost variances.
• Review beverage invoices and monitor waste and costs.
• Develop seasonal cocktails and beverage offerings for outlets and events.
• Train and coach bartenders, barbacks, and cocktail servers.

Skills

Beverage management

Inventory control

Cost control

Cocktail development

Staff training

Guest relations

Leadership

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager

Reports to: Director of Food & Beverage

Salary:$80k - $90k

Fouquet’s New York is looking for a qualified and highly motivated Food & Beverage Manager who shares a passion for Hospitality. The role owns beverage purchasing, inventory, invoices, cost control, cocktail development, and bar service standards, while also acting as an operational F&B Floor Manager focused on service, guest experience, and team performance. All beverage projects to be presented to the Director of F&B for final approval.

Beverage Management Responsibilities:

Manage liquor, wine, beer, mixers, and beverage-related ordering.

Maintain par levels and oversee inventory, reconciliation, and Yellow Dog entries.

Review and enter beverage invoices and monitor costs, variances, and waste.

Develop seasonal cocktails and beverage offerings for outlets, events, and activations.

Maintain cocktail recipes, presentation, consistency, and proper costing.

Train and coach bartenders, barbacks, and cocktail servers.

Maintain strong operating, cleanliness, and organization standards across all bars.

Work closely with vendors and suppliers.

F&B Floor Management Responsibilities:

Provide operational oversight across Brasserie Fouquet’s, Élysée’s, Titsou, Le Vaux Rooftop, In-Room Dining, and Minibar.

Act as Manager on Duty across F&B outlets as needed.

Oversee opening, service, and closing operations.

Support teams during peak periods and maintain luxury service standards.

Coach employees and support training and performance management.

Handle guest requests, complaints, service recovery, VIPs, and special requests.

Work closely with Culinary, Front Office, Events, Reservations, Finance, and Purchasing.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, responsible alcohol service, and company standards.

Support the Director of Food & Beverage with projects, events, scheduling, and operational needs.

Requirements:

• Previous Beverage Manager, Bar Manager, Restaurant Manager, or F&B Manager experience in a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant.
• Strong beverage, inventory, purchasing, and cost-control knowledge.
• Experience with cocktail development and team training.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and guest-relations skills.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. (Primarily evenings)

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred

Must exemplify the highest standards in honesty, integrity, humility and leadership

Proven team player is willing to roll up your sleeves - a good leader should be willing and able to do whatever he or she asks of their team!

Good time-management skills

Great interpersonal and communication skills

Food Handler’s Permit or ServSafe Manager’s Certification, & Beverage Certification

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Health/Vision/Dental Insurance/Life Insurance/Paid Time Off

Fouquet’s New York is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Source: Hospitality Online