Food & Beverage Manager

Study Hotels; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and engaging team at an innovative hotel located in the heart of Chicago. As a Food and Beverage Manager, you will lead a dedicated front-of-house team, ensuring exceptional hospitality and service. This exciting role involves overseeing all food and beverage operations, creating memorable experiences for guests, and fostering a collaborative work environment. With a focus on quality and guest satisfaction, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards and operational excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about hospitality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual salary range of $65,000-$70,000

Complimentary shift meal

50% employee dining discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and 8 paid holidays

Exclusive discounts on major retail partners

Qualifications

• 3+ years in restaurant management, ideally in fine dining or upscale casual.
• Must have ServSafe and Basset Alcohol Training certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of food and beverage operations and ensure high service standards.
• Engage and lead front-of-house team, creating a positive work environment.
• Oversee daily activities, including inventory management and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Basset Alcohol Training

Job description

The Study at the University of Chicago in the beautiful Hyde Park neighborhood is currently seeking a full-time Food and Beverage Manager with open availability. We are looking for a flexible leader who can efficiently manage a front-of-house team and support change.

The front of house Food & Beverage team provides genuine hospitality and the highest quality of service to our guests. The ideal candidate enjoys entertaining, meeting new people, and has an engaging, vibrant personality that thrives in a team environment.

Our caring and attentive associates reinforce our principal belief that guest service is our highest priority. We have opportunities for energetic, service-oriented individuals who are experienced in providing efficient service and memorable experiences.

Perks & Benefits

1. Pay: Annual salary range of $65,000-$70,000
2. Complimentary shift meal
3. 50% employee dining discount
4. Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
5. Paid time off and 8 paid holidays per year
6. Exclusive discounts on major retail partners through LifeMart

Responsibilities

1. Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality and customer service expected by our guests.
2. Ensure that the hospitality and service standards set forth by Study Hotels' operating principles are consistently implemented.
3. Supervise all aspects of the hotel's food and beverage operations: restaurant, lounge, to-go area, room service, and banquets.
4. Ensure that all food and beverage operations are prepared accordingly, clean, collected & service ready.
5. Engage and supervise Front-of-House team members, set clear expectations, and establish accountability in a team setting.
6. Create and support a positive working environment that promotes curiosity, teamwork, and fosters growth.
7. Oversee daily activities such as side work, purchasing, and receiving daily inventories.
8. Check beverage purchases for proper ordering and pricing structures.
9. Ensure beverage costs are appropriately controlled.
10. Work with the management team to establish thriving food and beverage marketing programs, artfully leverage revenue management, driving profit to the bottom line with solid financial control.
11. Oversee PAR stock levels and ensure they are adequately maintained to prevent shortages or overages resulting in spoilage and dead stock.
12. Comply with all federal, state, and local legal requirements, including food safety certification.
13. Ensure application of procedures and regulations to staff concerning hygiene and sanitation, fire and safety, and emergency protocols.
14. Responsible for Beverage Inventory, Payroll, Schedules and other tasks delegated by Food & Beverage Director.

Fundamentals

1. Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2. Experience: 3+ years of related experience in a fine dining or upscale casual environment and recently employed in a restaurant management position.
3. Certifications: ServSafe and Basset Alcohol Training.
4. Must be able to delegate, set priorities, utilize a team to execute short and long-term plans, and establish accountability in a team setting.
5. Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
6. Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
7. Proficiency in English required. A second language is desirable.
8. Strong organizational skills, including follow-up, time management, multitasking, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
9. Ability to positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments.
10. Ability to grasp, lift and or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
11. Ability to stand for long periods indoors with a thematically climate-controlled workstation.
12. Satisfactory completion of background check.
13. Study Hotels is a drug-free workplace.

About Us

The Study at University of Chicago, the third property of the Study Hotels brand, is located on the Midway Plaisance in Chicago, Illinois. The 167-room hotel features a full array of suites, including our signature Study accommodations, a 100-seat Restaurant/Gastropub, 4,700 SF of banquet/meeting space including a 2,500 SF Winter Garden, specifically designed for social events, a state-of-the-art fitness center. The hotel offers discovery and connection areas for purposeful guest interaction, including active gallery space, cultural programming, and unique touches such as custom writing desks complete with postcards to encourage guests to connect with family and friends - postage free. Guest rooms and public spaces are filled with natural light with a bright, uplifting palette of textures and natural materials, reflective of contemporary residential living.

The Study: https://www.thestudyatuniversityofchicago.com/

Study Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, disability, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.