Food & Beverage Manager - Northern Jersey Hotel

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions in Weehawken, New Jersey, is seeking a seasoned Food and Beverage Manager to oversee its operations. The ideal candidate will manage food and beverage services, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction, while adhering to health and safety regulations.

With at least 1 year of management experience or 3 years in the food industry, the applicant must possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to design creative menus and manage staff in a vibrant restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Food and Beverage Management or 3+ years in the food and beverage industry.
• Working knowledge of the food and culinary industry.
• Able to adhere to a budget and forecast food and beverage needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a delicious menu.
• Plan, source, and order food and beverages.
• Supervise daily operations of food and beverage.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Restaurant management software

Job description

About the Food and Beverage Manager Position

Our restaurant is seeking a seasoned and dedicated Food and Beverage Manager to join our team. As a Food and Beverage Manager, your responsibilities will be managing food and beverage operations, planning meals and sourcing food for our customers, and hiring staff.

For this position, strong problem-solving skills are a must. Effective communication skills, whether dealing with vendors or customers, are also needed.

Food and Beverage Manager Responsibilities

• Design and implement a delicious menu
• Plan, source, and order food, beverages, and other supplies for the kitchen
• Forecast what will be available and what will be trending while remaining within the budget
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food and beverage vendors
• Supervise the daily operations of food and beverage
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, assisting with all problems and dietary needs
• Manage and train staff food and beverage staff members
• Strive to exceed expectations and meet all goals
• Enforce restaurant policies and procedures
• Adhere to all food and beverage health and safety regulations

Food and Beverage Manager Requirements

• [1+] years experience in Food and Beverage Management or [3+] years experience in the food and beverage industry
• Working knowledge of the food and culinary industry
• Proficient with necessary computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and restaurant management software
• Must be able to adhere to a budget while forecasting food and beverage needs
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills