Food & Beverage Manager

Hotel Leveque; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from day one

PTO from day one

Holiday pay from day one

Hotel and travel discounts

Growth and promotion pathways

Job summary

First Hospitality is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager for Bistecca in Dayton. You will lead a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional guest experience, balancing artistry with discipline and heart.

Lead service excellence, coach staff, manage budgets, and partner with hotel leadership on strategic initiatives to elevate the guest journey across the property.

Qualifications

• Clear communication, budget and data handling skills.
• Experience supervising restaurant/bar staff; hotel experience a plus.
• College-level or specialized training in F&B operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant and bar operations.
• Train and mentor a team focused on quality and consistency.
• Meet revenue and labor targets through sharp scheduling.
• Maintain food and beverage cost standards without compromising excellence.
• Be visible and active on the floor during peak service.
• Conduct brand-standard audits to keep operations razor-sharp.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership on special projects.

Skills

Communication

Budgeting

Data skills

Leadership

Restaurant/Bar supervision

Hotel experience

Some college training

Stamina

Guest satisfaction

Education

Some college or training in F&B operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: $50,000 to $55,000 per year

Where Flavor Meets Ambition

Dayton doesn’t whisper its comeback story—it sears it into the skillet and serves it medium-rare. At Bistecca, we’ve built a dining experience worthy of this city’s bold renaissance, and we’re searching for a culinary leader who understands that true hospitality is equal parts art, discipline, and heart.

The Sizzle

This isn’t just a management role. It’s your invitation to command the floor, shape a culture of excellence, and become the architect behind unforgettable nights out in the Gem City. You’ll set the tone, the pace, and the standard—one perfectly timed course, one flawless pour, one delighted guest at a time.

What’s In It for You

• Insurance enrollment available from day one
• Paid time off from day one
• Holiday pay from day one
• Hotel and travel discounts at destinations across the globe
• Real, tangible pathways to professional growth and promotion

The Role

As Food & Beverage Manager, you’ll be the steady hand behind the scenes and the confident presence on the floor. You’ll cultivate a team that treats service as craft, hospitality as instinct, and guest satisfaction as non‑negotiable.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing the daily rhythm of our restaurant and bar operations
• Training and mentoring a team obsessed with quality and consistency
• Hitting revenue and labor targets through sharp, intuitive scheduling
• Upholding food and beverage cost standards without ever compromising on excellence
• Staying visible and present on the floor during peak service
• Conducting audits that keep our brand standards razor‑sharp
• Partnering with hotel leadership on special projects and initiatives

What You Bring to the Table

• Clear, confident communication skills—written and verbal
• Comfort with budgets, data, and Microsoft Office essentials
• A knack for staying composed when the kitchen heats up—literally and figuratively
• Prior supervisory experience in restaurants or bars; hotel experience is a strong plus
• Some college or specialized training in food and beverage operations preferred
• The stamina to stand, walk, and lead for hours—because great hospitality never sits still
• A relentless commitment to guest satisfaction, full stop

About First Hospitality

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Chicago, First Hospitality is a hotel development, investment, and management company that believes in doing things differently—and doing them well. We’re proud to foster a workplace where diverse perspectives fuel better ideas, better service, and better outcomes for everyone we serve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a team as dynamic and vibrant as the cities we call home.

The steakhouse, named Bistecca, includes a wood fire grill and interior furnishings designed to evoke the landscapes of Italy. The use of dried herbs and a wood-fire grill gives the interior design “the Florentine earthy feel.”