Food & Beverage Experience Lead

Elyton Hotel - Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid PTO

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Elyton Hotel - Birmingham is seeking a takes-charge Food & Beverage Manager to lead our restaurant, lounges, bars, and catering operations. You will drive exceptional guest service while managing staff, costs, and schedules in a dynamic hospitality setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating reservations and events, mentoring team members, and partnering with the Executive Chef on menus and pricing. A strong focus on standards, safety, and profitability is required.

Qualifications

• Current food handler's card and alcohol service certifications required by applicable laws.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience in hospitality, food and beverage, with guest‑facing focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead service staff across all F&B outlets and events.
• Oversee dining rooms, lounges, bars and catering events; ensure proper setup and cleanliness.
• Ensure staff comply with appearance standards and company policies.
• Hire, train, and manage staff; create and communicate weekly schedules.
• Coordinate reservations and events with service and kitchen teams; conduct pre‑shift/meal/event meetings.
• Monitor labor costs, inventory, and profitability; manage P&L for outlets.
• Collaborate with executive chef on menus and pricing; drive upselling.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and alcohol service policies are followed; verify legal drinking age.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Listening

Follow‑up / follow‑through

Math skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Team builder

Experience growth

Job description

Elyton Hotel - Birmingham is seeking a takes-charge Food & Beverage Manager to lead our restaurant, lounges, bars, and catering operations. You will drive exceptional guest service while managing staff, costs, and schedules in a dynamic hospitality setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating reservations and events, mentoring team members, and partnering with the Executive Chef on menus and pricing. A strong focus on standards, safety, and profitability is required.