Food & Beverage Manager

StepStone Hospitality; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Hilton travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

StepStone Hospitality seeks a Food & Beverage Manager for the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Portland. You will oversee F&B operations, ensuring high-quality service and operational excellence across outlets. We value leaders who empower teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will have strong management skills, operational expertise, and a passion for hospitality. We offer competitive salary, health benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive F&B management experience in hotels or resorts.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong operational and financial management expertise.
• Excellent guest service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Marriott brand experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Tampa market and local suppliers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all food and beverage outlets.
• Lead, train, and motivate the F&B team.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and brand standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team for menu quality.
• Plan and execute banquets and catering services.
• Analyze F&B performance metrics for growth.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Operational management

Financial management

Excellent guest service

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Description

At Stepstone Hospitality, we create environments where team members are empowered to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. We’re committed to building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth across all our hotels.

We are seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to oversee F&B operations at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Portland managed by Stepstone Hospitality. The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing F&B operations at the hotel, ensuring high-quality service, operational excellence, and revenue growth across all outlets (restaurant, bar, room service, and banquets). Ensuring exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high operational standards, and driving revenue growth across all food and beverage outlets.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for hospitality excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurant, bar, room service, and banquet operations
• Lead, train, and motivate the F&B team to deliver exceptional service
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasting, and cost controls to maximize profitability
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and brand standards
• Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain menu quality, presentation, and innovation
• Plan and execute banquets, events, and catering services
• Analyze F&B performance metrics and identify opportunities for growth
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, guests, and internal teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive F&B management experience in hotels or resorts
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Strong operational and financial management expertise
• Excellent guest service, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Marriott brand experience preferred
• Knowledge of Tampa market and local suppliers is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Hilton travel discounts
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.