Nightlife F&B Manager

Kids for the Future; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Nightlife F&B Manager (VIP & Operations) in New York to lead high-volume evening operations, ensuring top-tier guest experiences and revenue growth.

You will direct front-of-house staff, manage floor operations, oversee VIP and bottle service, and uphold strict service standards in a fast-paced nightlife setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of F&B management in a high-volume nightlife venue.
• VIP/bottle service expertise with high-end clients.
• Active Food Handler and Alcohol Service Certifications (e.g., ServSafe, TIPS).
• Proficient with POS systems (Toast, Aloha) and reservations platforms (SevenRooms).
• Ability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• VIP & Bottle Service Leadership: manage table plans, host flow, spend minimums, bottle presentation, and guest relations.
• Operational Leadership: oversee nightlife operations, ensure fast bar execution and seamless service during peak hours.
• Team Management: recruit, train, schedule, and supervise bartenders, VIP servers, barbacks, and hosts.
• Inventory & Cost Control: monitor high-end inventories, conduct regular audits, prevent loss.
• Compliance & Safety: enforce health codes and responsible alcohol service with proper ID checks.
• Daily Financial Reporting: oversee nightly sales reconciliations and labor cost management.

Skills

VIP service

F&B management

Staff leadership

Inventory control

POS systems

Tools

Toast

Aloha

SevenRooms

Job description

• Base Pay $75,000.00 / Year

Contact information

Job Title:

Nightlife Food & Beverage Manager (VIP & Operations)

Position Type:

Full-Time (Nights, Weekends, and Holidays Required)

Position Overview

We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Nightlife F&B Manager to oversee high-volume evening operations, drive revenue, and elevate guest experiences. In this role, you will lead front-of-house staff, manage floor operations during peak hours, lead VIP and bottle service execution, and maintain strict service standards in a fast-paced nightlife environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience:3+ years of F&B management experience in a high-volume nightclub, lounge, rooftop, or premium nightlife venue with a focus on VIP/bottle service.

VIP Expertise:Proven track record of managing high-end table operations, handling client relations under pressure, and upsell management.

Certifications:Active Food Handler and Alcohol Service Certifications (e.g., ServSafe, TIPS) required.

Technical:Proficiency with POS systems (e.g., Toast, Aloha), reservation platforms (e.g., SevenRooms), and inventory software.

Availability:Ability to work a late-night schedule, including late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

VIP & Bottle Service Leadership:Direct table reservation floor plans, manage host/hostess flow, oversee table spend Minimums, ensure proper bottle presentation protocols, and build strong relationships with high-value guests and promoters.

Operational Leadership:Oversee daily F&B nightlife operations, ensuring fast bar execution, seamless service, and flawless floor presence during peak hours.

Team Management:Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise bartenders, VIP servers, barbacks, and hosts; lead pre-shift line-ups focusing on service standards and guest recognition.

Inventory & Cost Control:Monitor high-end spirit/champagne inventories, manage yield, perform regular audits, and prevent loss or unrecorded comps.

Compliance & Safety:Enforce local health codes, responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS/ServSafe certification), strict ID verification, and venue security protocols.

Daily Financial Reporting:Oversee nightly sales reconciliations, register closeouts, table tab audits, tip distributions, and labor cost management.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay Range

Pay Range: 75K

Benefits

Benefits:Health, dental, and vision insurance options and paid time off.