Michelin-Level F&B Manager – Luxury Dining

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Free room nights

Discounted and Friends & Family RoomR

Discounted F&B when staying at Hyatt

401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to

Paid Time Off including new childleave

Highly competitive salaries and incent

Tuition Reimbursement

Training programs

Complimentary Employee Meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts at various retailers - Apple

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Washington, DC, is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager for Park Hyatt Washington's Blue Duck Tavern. You will lead daily F&B operations across outlets, ensuring Michelin-level service and guest satisfaction in a luxury setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in F&B leadership and strong wine knowledge, with the ability to manage staffing, budgets, and guest relations. This role offers growth within a prestigious luxury brand and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years in F&B leadership.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years in fine dining restaurant leadership experience.
• Intermediate or above wine/beverage knowledge in an upscale environment, including confidence discussing the wine list and recommending pairings.
• Experience creating and managing schedules to ensure appropriate staffing to maintain fine dining service.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling labor, and supporting financial goals.
• Experience leading service trainings, coaching employees, and managing performance.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring and onboarding associates to build a knowledgeable service-focused team.
• Ideal applicant should have strong organizational skills, ability to work with flexible work schedule, be a team player and a dynamic leader.
• Demonstrated ability to lead detailed, anticipatory, Michelin-level steps of service and deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Must be able to lead busy shifts, coach and develop staff, resolve guest concerns, and work any shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Familiarity with reservations and POS systems, cash handling, labor and supply controls, and food-safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Blue Duck Tavern Managers as well the other F&B outlets while working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other hotel departments.
• Responsible for short- and long-term planning of all Outlets, including the Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, the Lounge and In-Room Dining.
• Ensure effective hiring, training, development, promotion and continuous reinforcement.
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
• Help with colleague engagement.
• Develop and implement creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment.
• Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance.
• Assist in planning, coordinating & managing special events and holiday functions.
• Ability to take the initiative to run the outlets as a free-standing entity.

Skills

F&B leadership

Fine dining leadership

Wine knowledge

Staff scheduling

Budget and cost control

Staff training and coaching

Hiring and onboarding

Team leadership

Shift leadership

Tools

Reservations system

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Washington, DC, is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager for Park Hyatt Washington's Blue Duck Tavern. You will lead daily F&B operations across outlets, ensuring Michelin-level service and guest satisfaction in a luxury setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in F&B leadership and strong wine knowledge, with the ability to manage staffing, budgets, and guest relations. This role offers growth within a prestigious luxury brand and a collaborative culture.