Food and Beverage Manager/ Sommelier

VERA Security, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VERA Security, Inc. is seeking a professional food and beverage manager to oversee all operations, aiming to deliver an excellent guest experience. The effective candidate will manage staffing, finances, and food and beverage orders while maximizing sales through customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, designing menus, and leading a team of food and beverage personnel. Strong communication and leadership skills, along with relevant experience, are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven food and beverage management experience is essential.
• Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or a related field required.
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all food and beverage and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines.
• Design exceptional menus and continuously make necessary improvements.
• Lead food and beverage team by recruiting, training, and appraising staff.

Skills

Food and beverage management experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of software programs

Culinary school diploma

Education

Degree in food service management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Job description

We are looking for a professional food and beverage manager to be responsible for managing all food and beverage operations and for delivering an excellent guest experience. The successful candidate will be able to forecast, plan and manage all food and beverage orders, staff and finance. The goal is to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all food and beverage and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards
• Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service
• Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements
• Identify customers needs and respond proactively to all of their concerns
• Lead food and beverage team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel
• Establish targets, schedules, policies and procedures
• Provide a two way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in motivation and teamwork
• Comply with all health and safety regulations
• Report on management regarding sales results and productivity

Skills

• Proven food and beverage management experience
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Mastery in delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices
• Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
• Guest-oriented and service-minded
• Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or related field

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.