Luxury F&B Manager: Guest Experience Leader

Thesebastianvail; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite shift parking

401K with Match

PTO

Wellness Bonus

Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

The Sebastian Vail is seeking a dynamic professional to oversee food and beverage operations at its luxury property in Vail, CO. You will lead a diverse team across dining outlets, banquets, and events to deliver exceptional guest experiences and consistent quality.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, refining procedures, managing labor and inventory, and partnering with leadership to execute memorable dining and events while maintaining strict cost controls and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading food and beverage operations in luxury settings.
• Ability to coach front- and back-of-house teams to high performance.
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations, guest service standards, and financials.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily F&B operations to ensure excellent guest service and consistency.
• Lead, coach, and support front- and back-of-house teams.
• Develop and implement operational procedures to boost efficiency and brand standards.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, and labor performance to meet budgets.
• Collaborate with culinary, banquet, and hotel leadership for events.
• Manage inventory, orders, and cost controls to optimize finances.
• Review guest feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service standards are met.
• Support menu planning, promotions, and special events as needed.
• Maintain strong communication with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Hospitality or Operations

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory management software

Job description

The Sebastian Vail is seeking a dynamic professional to oversee food and beverage operations at its luxury property in Vail, CO. You will lead a diverse team across dining outlets, banquets, and events to deliver exceptional guest experiences and consistent quality.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, refining procedures, managing labor and inventory, and partnering with leadership to execute memorable dining and events while maintaining strict cost controls and safety standards.