Hotel Food & Beverage Manager — Lead Service & Growth

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

401(k) enrollment after 30 days

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development and promotion

Job summary

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead Restaurant & Bar operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will train staff, manage budgets, and ensure service quality aligns with brand standards in a dynamic hotel setting.

You will oversee day-to-day activities, optimize labor costs, and uphold financial targets while maintaining a high level of guest service and engagement across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory experience in a hotel or restaurant environment.
• Budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day operations of the specified Restaurant & Bar.
• Ensure staff receive proper training on quality and service standards and have the tools & equipment to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Achieve and maintain budgeted revenues as instructed by the Director of Food & Beverage.
• Maintain labor cost to meet or exceed budget through effective staff scheduling and labor management.
• Train staff in operational standards and follow-up on that training to ensure levels of service are maintained.
• Establish and achieve quality and guest satisfaction goals.
• Maintain set food and liquor costs.
• Maintain a floor presence during needed meal periods to ensure optimal guest service.
• Conduct routine brand standard audits designed to ensure optimal service execution.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by hotel leadership.

Job description

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead Restaurant & Bar operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will train staff, manage budgets, and ensure service quality aligns with brand standards in a dynamic hotel setting.

You will oversee day-to-day activities, optimize labor costs, and uphold financial targets while maintaining a high level of guest service and engagement across all shifts.