Food & Beverage Leader — Elevate Service & Team Performance

Hotel Saint Vincent; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Bonus potential

Unlimited paid time off

MML property discounts across hotels,

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Hotel Saint Vincent in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily service across our outlets. This hands-on leader will oversee floor operations, support and develop the team, maintain exceptional service standards, and create memorable experiences for every guest.

The ideal candidate blends confident leadership with operational judgement and a passion for hospitality. You will work closely with culinary and hotel leadership to drive service excellence, staff

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of food and beverage leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant, hotel, or luxury hospitality environment preferred.
• Strong floor presence with demonstrated experience in service leadership, team development, organization, and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to provide clear direction and timely feedback.
• Working knowledge of restaurant financials, labor management, inventory controls, cash handling, and point-of-sale procedures.
• Strong beverage knowledge, including wine, spirits, beer, and cocktails, is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain composed in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food and beverage operations, including opening and closing procedures, pre-shift meetings, floor coverage, side work, and shift transitions.
• Maintain a visible presence during service, anticipate operational needs, and take ownership of guest concerns and service recovery through resolution.
• Monitor labor, cash handling, comps and voids, inventory, breakage, and operating supplies to protect quality, accuracy, and profitability.
• Build thoughtful schedules that align staffing with business levels while remaining fair, predictable, and published on time.
• Provide clear direction and timely feedback, correcting privately, recognizing publicly, and following through on commitments to the team.
• Foster a professional and respectful workplace where team members feel supported, heard, and accountable.

Skills

Food & Beverage leadership

Communication skills

Team development

Problem-solving

Financial literacy

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Scheduling software

Reservation platforms

Job description

Hotel Saint Vincent in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily service across our outlets. This hands-on leader will oversee floor operations, support and develop the team, maintain exceptional service standards, and create memorable experiences for every guest.

The ideal candidate blends confident leadership with operational judgement and a passion for hospitality. You will work closely with culinary and hotel leadership to drive service excellence, staff