Food & Beverage Manager — Path to Executive Chef

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActive wage access

PTO & Paid Holidays

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Hotel & F&B discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our dining operations and drive culinary excellence. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and mentor the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience while developing a succession plan for the Executive Chef role.

The role requires at least four years of leadership in culinary and F&B, strong menu development, cost controls, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressive leadership in culinary and food & beverage operations.
• Strong culinary knowledge with restaurant management experience.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience managing budgets, inventories, labor, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Food & Beverage operations, including kitchen and restaurant service.
• Lead menu development, recipe execution, and food presentation standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Manage scheduling, labor productivity, and staffing levels.
• Control food, beverage, and labor costs while meeting financial goals.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, inventories, and purchasing.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Maintain guest service excellence and promptly resolve guest concerns.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership / team development

Culinary knowledge

Budgeting & cost controls

Communication

Scheduling & labor management

Job description

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to lead our dining operations and drive culinary excellence. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and mentor the team to deliver an outstanding guest experience while developing a succession plan for the Executive Chef role.

The role requires at least four years of leadership in culinary and F&B, strong menu development, cost controls, and staff development.