Food & Beverage Manager

BENCHMARK; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 84,240 - 102,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive Matching 401K

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BENCHMARK in Bellevue, Washington is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to lead a team of hospitality professionals. Your role will involve managing multiple outlets and ensuring exceptional guest experiences through high standards in food and beverage service.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in the hotel food and beverage sector and possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a service-oriented style.

Compensation is fixed at $93,600 annually, reflecting the commitment to a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience.
• Service-oriented style with professional presentation skills.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior role in a food and beverage environment.
• Must possess high energy and entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Managing, coaching, and developing a team of hospitality professionals.
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences by setting high standards.
• Coordinating food and beverage operations with hotel departments.
• Motivating and managing a team of front‑of‑house colleagues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

POS systems

Job description

Benefits (Full‑time Associates)

• Paid Time Off – 2.15 hours for every 40 hours worked = 14 days
• 7 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays
• Medical (through United Healthcare), dental, and vision insurance – available to you on the first of the month after your start date
• Competitive Matching 401K
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Savings Account
• Supplemental Medical Insurance including Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospitality Indemnity
• Supplemental Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life and Accidental Dismemberment Insurance
• Basic Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance buy‑ups
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Benefits (Part‑time Associates)

• Sick Time (accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked)

Benefits (All Associates)

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Matching 401K
• Cash incentive programs

Responsibilities

• Managing, coaching, and developing a team of committed hospitality professionals.
• Delivering exceptional guest and corporate experiences by setting high standards and finding new ways to exceed them.
• Managing food and beverage standards to deliver against our commitment to responsible business practices.
• Working closely with the Hotel Manager and finance team to set, monitor and refine budgets and drive revenue.
• Multitasking to oversee multiple food and beverage outlets, banquets, and in‑room dining facilities – as well as a number of managers and supervisors.

Duties

• Motivating and managing a team of front‑of‑house colleagues for food and beverage.
• Assisting with the budget, marketing plans and objectives and managing within those approved plans.
• Implementing and maintaining F&B sales/marketing programs.
• Mentorship and overseeing the development of employees.
• Hiring, training, empowering, coaching/counseling and conducting annual performance reviews.
• Directing the implementation of the payroll, reports, forecasts, inventory and budget for food and beverage operations.
• Coordinating food and beverage operations with other hotel departments to ensure efficient guest service.
• Resolving guest complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Implementing procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction.
• Exercising quality control for both food and beverage.
• Maintaining standards of service and ensuring their implementation.
• Performing daily walk‑through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and brand standards.
• Coaching and counseling employees to reflect brand service standards and procedures.
• Maintaining schedules for multiple outlets each week based on forecast and event schedules.
• Ensuring all colleagues maintain current food and alcohol permits, at all times.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socio‑economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• 3–5 years or more of progressive hotel Food and Beverage experience.
• Service‑oriented style with professional presentation skills.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior role in a food and beverage environment.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in a high‑volume concept, effective communicator, and ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Experience implementing new F&B concepts.
• Current and valid WA food handler’s and MAST permit.
• Prior experience with POS systems preferred.

Compensation

$93,600 – $93,600.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.