Food & Beverage Manager in Training (Ultimate Leader Program Trainee)

Dorchester Hotel Ltd.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Pension/401k Plan

Sick Time

Free Meals on Duty

Complimentary stays with breakfast

50% off at bars and restaurants

Job summary

Dorchester Hotel Ltd. seeks a Food & Beverage Manager in Training for their Ultimate Leader Program. Candidates will be trained to deliver high-quality service and promote hotel amenities while ensuring operational excellence.

The role includes creating schedules, managing payroll, and handling guest requests. Applicants should be passionate about hospitality, possess a relevant degree, and be available to work flexible hours, including weekends. A robust benefits package is included, along with a competitive hourly compensation of $29.83.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21.
• English proficiency.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Own housing and transportation to/from work.

Responsibilities

• Understand departmental structure, create schedules, manage payroll reporting and forecast operational needs.
• Handle guest special requests.
• Identify and report maintenance issues.
• Communicate effectively with other departments.
• Deliver exceptional guest service independently.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Degree in hospitality or related field

Job description

Food & Beverage Manager in Training (Ultimate Leader Program Trainee)

Hotel

Division & Department

Food & Beverage - Restaurant

Job Title

Food & Beverage Manager in Training (Ultimate Leader Program Trainee)

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Contract Duration

12 months

Status

Full time

Position Overview

Our Managers‑In‑Training are visionary future leaders who deliver the highest quality of service, promoting and selling hotel amenities while upholding the Vision, Values & Mission. They create lifelong memories for guests while learning operational excellence.

What you’ll get

Benefit package:

• Medical Benefits
• Pension/401k Plan
• Sick Time
• Free Meals on Duty
• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all Dorchester Collection hotels – stay once a year at each hotel!
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all Dorchester Collection hotels

Compensation: $29.83 hourly.

What you’ll do

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Understand departmental structure, create schedules, manage payroll reporting and forecast operational needs.
• Handle guest special requests (dietary restrictions, room preferences, special occasions).
• Identify and report maintenance issues and work to resolve them with relevant teams.
• Communicate effectively with other departments and the extended hotel team to maintain alignment.
• Deliver exceptional guest service independently.

The role requires strong communication, tolerance for varying schedules including weekends and holidays, and the ability to physically lift up to 50 pounds.

What you’ll bring

• Unique personality and passion for hospitality.
• Commitment to the Vision, Values and culture.
• English proficiency.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• Own housing and transportation to/from work.
• Attention to detail and teamwork.
• Flexibility for a nonstop hotel environment.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Completed degree in hospitality, human resources, sales & marketing, food & beverage, or business administration within one year of program start.
• Minimum age 21.

Job Location

USA

Reference

2026-6080

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.