Food and Beverage Mgr.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Employer HSA contributions

401k with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Education Assistance

EAP

Referral bonuses

Monthly rewards

Job summary

The Proud Bird in Los Angeles is seeking a dynamic Food & Beverage Manager to lead operations across our aviation-themed food hall, bar, and events spaces. You will drive guest experiences, ensure consistency, and collaborate with culinary teams to execute service at the highest standard.

This high-volume venue offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay, with daily leadership opportunities in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment tied to memorable events and distinctive hospitality

Responsibilities

• Hands-on in all aspects of service execution, food hall leadership, bar operations, and event support.
• Lead, train, and coach service teams to uphold high hospitality standards.
• Partner with culinary teams to ensure timing, food quality, and plate standards.
• Work closely with Event Managers and Captains to ensure seamless transitions between restaurant and banquet operations.
• Oversee event-day restaurant support including flow, timing, staffing, and guest experience.
• Uphold standards during high-volume private events, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, ordering, and inventory control.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards across all areas.
• Support marketing activations, promotions, and community engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to sales goals through upselling, team coaching, and floor leadership.

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager - The Proud Bird

Where Aviation History Meets Next-Level Hospitality

The Proud Bird is one of LA's most iconic dining destinations - a reimagined aviation-themed food hall paired with a high-volume events center, panoramic LAX runway views, and a fast-paced, multi-concept guest experience. Named LA's Hottest Food Hall by Food Network, we deliver unforgettable moments through exceptional food, engaging service, and nonstop innovation.

We're searching for a dynamic Food & Beverage Manager to help elevate daily operations across our food hall, bar, and events venue - someone who thrives in a multi-outlet, high-volume environment and brings both hospitality polish and contract-services discipline.

What You'll Get

• Industry-leading compensation
• Comprehensive medical & dental options
• Employer HSA contributions
• Lifestyle Spending Account (gym, childcare, wellness, etc.)
• Supplemental benefit plans
• 401k with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time & floating holidays
• Monthly Reward Dollars at SRC locations
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Management referral bonuses up to $4,000
• Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000 annually

What You'll Do

As our Food & Beverage Manager, you'll be hands-on in all aspects of service execution, food hall leadership, bar operations, and event support - ensuring every guest interaction is elevated and every shift runs seamlessly.

Operations & Leadership

• Support the GM and AGM with daily operations of the Food Bazaar, bar, and events spaces
• Lead, train, and coach service teams to uphold Proud Bird's high hospitality standards
• Establish strong floor presence with a focus on oversight, follow-through, and accountability
• Partner with culinary teams to ensure timing, food quality, and plate standards stay consistent

Guest Experience

• Engage with guests throughout the property, delivering memorable and personalized interactions
• Review guest notes, special occasions, and historical visit information to drive "Surprise & Delight" moments
• Address and resolve guest concerns in a polished, solutions-focused manner

Special Events Support

• Work closely with Event Managers and Captains to ensure seamless transitions between restaurant and banquet operations
• Oversee event-day restaurant support including flow, timing, staffing, and guest experience
• Uphold standards during high-volume private events, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations

Business & Financial Results

• Assist with scheduling, labor management, ordering, and inventory control
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards across all areas
• Support marketing activations, promotions, and community engagement initiatives
• Contribute to sales goals through upselling, team coaching, and floor leadership