Food & Beverage Manager

Peregrine Hospitality; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality in Los Gatos, CA, seeks a Food & Beverage Manager to lead the restaurants, bars, and banquet operations. The role encompasses budgeting, hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and guest service to ensure financial success and high service standards.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to manage multiple operations while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance across all food & beverage outlets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading food & beverage teams.
• Experience with budgeting and payroll.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental financial performance by adhering to budgets and controlling payroll and supplies.
• Oversee catering, banquets, and beverage operations including inventory and controls.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and daily reviews with staff to communicate expectations.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and evaluate staff in line with policy and law.
• Ensure safety standards, training compliance (TIPS/Food Safety), and quality service.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff Training

Guest Service

Communication

Operations Management

Job description

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the overall support and operation of the department including restaurants, bars, and banquets. Responsibilities include assisting in the operation, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, payroll, budgeting, inventory, menu creation, and guest service. This position is also responsible for the financial success and overall condition of the food & beverage and banquets departments.

Essential Functions

• Manage departmental financial performance by adhering to budgets, monitoring payroll, and controlling supply expenses in alignment with budgetary goals.
• Set-up and service of catering and banquet functions.
• Manage beverage operations including monthly inventory, liquor/beer/wine controls, par levels, and enforcement of storage and requisition policies.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and daily reviews with staff and management to communicate expectations, address variations, and share pertinent information.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, appraise, and if necessary, discipline or terminate staff in accordance with hotel policy and applicable laws.
• Provide ongoing leadership, performance monitoring, coaching, and development to maintain high service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Prepare and post staff schedules that align with business needs while maintaining efficiency and labor controls.
• Oversee departmental training programs, ensuring associates are safety conscious, TIPS/Food Safety certified, and compliant with fire regulations and safety standards.
• Coordinate group reservations, banquets, bar, and restaurant operations, as well as oversee food and beverage events and promotions.
• Maintain close control and accountability of uniforms, equipment, and operating supplies to ensure organization and efficiency.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across departments while consistently following hotel policies, procedures, and standards of operation.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with departmental policies, service procedures, 4 Keys service standards, brand guidelines, and safety and security procedures.
• Perform all additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to apply them in a dynamic environment.
• Participate in establishing goals and objectives for department.
• Must have strategic planning skills; ability to translate financial concepts into actionable business strategies and tactics.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Understand and align with the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel.
• Prioritize tasks, work efficiently with limited supervision, and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively in the primary workplace language, demonstrating excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
• Work well under pressure and in challenging conditions, using good judgment to resolve problems, follow directions, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 annually and is eligible for an incentive based on performance.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, and kneel

Disclaimer

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws.

Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free.

Peregrine Hospitality participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.