Food/Beverage Supervisor - Bistro

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance starting Day 1

Paid parental leave

Vacation and PTO with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Leadership development opportunities

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Operations Lead to oversee daily restaurant activities, including staffing, setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

You will mentor and motivate a team of associates, manage inventory and payroll, enforce health and safety standards, and collaborate with leadership to deliver memorable hospitality. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational skills in a dynamic food & beverage environment.
• Passion for service excellence and ability to inspire your team to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification preferred).
• Effective communication with guests, associates, and management teams.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and resolve problems efficiently.
• Previous supervisory experience in food and beverage operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations, including staffing, setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Lead and mentor restaurant associates while fostering teamwork and morale.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage payroll to support efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including proper food handling and sanitation practices.
• Address guest concerns promptly and effectively, empowering associates to exceed expectations.
• Support hiring, training, and cross-training initiatives to build a skilled and motivated team.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Staffing

Communication

Team mentorship

Job description

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee restaurant operations, including staffing, setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Lead and mentor restaurant associates while fostering teamwork and morale.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage payroll to support efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including proper food handling and sanitation practices.
• Address guest concerns promptly and effectively, empowering associates to exceed expectations.
• Support hiring, training, and cross-training initiatives to build a skilled and motivated team.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage a dynamic food and beverage environment.
• A passion for service excellence and the ability to inspire your team to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification preferred).
• Effective communication skills to liaise with guests, associates, and management teams.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and resolve problems efficiently.
• Previous supervisory experience in food and beverage operations is preferred.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting Day 1
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Leadership development opportunities
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Lift, carry or otherwise move up to 25 lbs. regularly. May be required to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. occasionally with assistance. Follow proper moving and lifting procedures identified in Departmental Orientation Handbook. Regularly required to stand and walk.