Food & Beverage Manager

Highgate Hotels L.P.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality management seeks a Food & Beverage Manager for its Princeton location. This role involves overseeing F&B operations, ensuring high service quality, managing budgets, and leading teams to enhance guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong communication and multitasking abilities, while maintaining the hotel’s standards.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the F&B outlet.
• Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Train employees on standard operating procedures.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-Solving

Service-Oriented

Job description

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company recognized as an industry innovator. It is a dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio exceeds $20B in assets and generates over $5B in revenue. The company offers expertise throughout all stages of the hospitality property cycle, develops bespoke hotel brands, and utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools to maximize performance and asset value. The executive team comprises some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, making Highgate a trusted partner for top ownership groups and hotel brands. The company maintains offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

Graduate Princeton - Princeton, NJ

Overview

The Food & Beverage Manager assists in coordinating, supervising, and directing all aspects of F&B outlet operations, maintaining profitability, high-quality products, and service levels. Responsibilities include marketing ideas to promote business, reducing employee turnover, managing revenue and payroll budgets, and ensuring productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the outlet.
• Supervise outlet personnel.
• Respond promptly to guest complaints.
• Coordinate with other F&B managers and communicate issues.
• Keep superiors informed of problems or matters requiring attention.
• Monitor Loss Prevention activities in the outlet.
• Prepare and submit reports timely, including wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, and quarterly action plans.
• Monitor service quality in the F&B outlet.
• Assist in menu planning and preparation.
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws, health, and sanitation regulations.
• Follow SOPs across all outlets.
• Manage requisition procedures.
• Be visible on the floor and assist staff during meal periods.
• Conduct staff performance reviews per Highgate standards.
• Train employees on SOPs and technical tasks.
• Participate in departmental and hotel training sessions.
• Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow hiring protocols.
• Complete tip reporting accurately.
• Implement and monitor corporate promotions and standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all employees and guests.
• Ability to listen, understand, and clarify concerns.
• Multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented demeanor.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance per hotel standards.
• High standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Compliance with hotel standards and regulations for safe and efficient operations.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to evaluate complex information and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.