Lounge Manager - Inn on Biltmore Estate

BWM Biltmore Workforce Management; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inn Lounge Manager at Inn on Biltmore Estate oversees Library Lounge & Bar operations, ensuring service meets Forbes 4-star standards and guest issues are resolved promptly.

The position includes coaching and development of staff, scheduling, hiring and training, and assisting with budgeting. Coordination with leadership and culinary teams ensures inventory accuracy and beverage program excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a lounge/bar operation.
• Proven ability to coach and develop staff.
• Strong scheduling, hiring and training skills.
• Budgeting support and inventory coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Library Lounge & Bar to meet Forbes 4-star standards.
• Manage requisitions, par levels, and beverage inventory.
• Lead staff development, performance coaching, hiring and scheduling.
• Collaborate with leadership and culinary teams on inventory quality and selection.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Scheduling

Hiring

Budgeting

Inventory Management

Job description

Job Description The Inn Lounge Manager oversees operations in the Library Lounge & Bar Department at the four star/diamond-rated Inn on Biltmore Estate, assuring that all food and beverage items are served according to Inn and Forbes standards. The Inn Lounge Manager greets guests in the Library Lounge areas; process orders and payments on POS system; handles guest issues/complaints and problem payments; executes on performance management, coaching and development for staff, as well as scheduling, hiring and training; and assisting with the budgeting and planning process. In addition, the incumbent provides general assistance and support for leadership, the department, and the company in any area deemed necessary.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensures service and quality standards are exceeded for Library Lounge & Bar by managing the daily operations of the Lounge in accordance with departmental standards which meet and/or exceed Forbes 4 star standards.
• Ensure that requisitions, transfer slips and spill sheets are filled out; establish par levels for supplies, liquor, beer, wine and equipment.
• Assist in the preparation and tracking of weekly forecast of revenues, covers, average checks and labor costs; prepare weekly work schedules accordingly.
• Performance management, coaching and development; hiring, training, and scheduling for staff.
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Aligns operations in support of strategic planning and corporate goals; assists with budget development and recommends operational improvements.
• Responsible for hotel beverage program to include inventory, ordering, etc.; coordinates with leadership team/culinary on inventory quality and selection.
• Responsible for ordering/restocking product essential to the department.

Qualifications

• Ensures service and quality standards are exceeded for Library Lounge & Bar by managing the daily operations of the Lounge in accordance with departmental standards which meet and/or exceed Forbes 4 star standards.
• Ensure that requisitions, transfer slips and spill sheets are filled out; establish par levels for supplies, liquor, beer, wine and equipment.
• Assist in the preparation and tracking of weekly forecast of revenues, covers, average checks and labor costs; prepare weekly work schedules accordingly.
• Performance management, coaching and development; hiring, training, and scheduling for staff.
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Aligns operations in support of strategic planning and corporate goals; assists with budget development and recommends operational improvements.
• Responsible for hotel beverage program to include inventory, ordering, etc.; coordinates with leadership team/culinary on inventory quality and selection.
• Responsible for ordering/restocking product essential to the department.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Various physical movements through shift; can work between 10-14 hours to include standing/walking for extended periods of time as operation demands.
• Works indoors and outside in a variety of conditions that includes fluctuating temperatures; may be exposed to dust, dirt, pollen, chemicals, smoke, and/or other particulates.
• Some travel may be required.

Biltmore is interested in people who strive for excellence; who are committed to working together, supporting each other, and sharing a sense of stewardship to protect this special place. Our employees shape and enrich extraordinary experiences for guests, using judgment and skills based on our Vanderbilt-inspired legacy of hospitality. We invite you to join our dedicated team.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the result of a security background check, reference checks, and—for certain positions—a drug screen, a physical examination, credit report, and/or driving record report prior to the commencement of employment.