Senior F&B Operations Leader

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Vista Hospitality in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead all F&B operations across restaurants, bars, room service, and banquets. The role emphasizes delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high service standards, and optimizing profitability.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field, with 3–7+ years of operations management in a high-volume setting, strong leadership, budgeting, and knowledge of safety and liquor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in food & beverage, restaurant, or hotel operations management.
• Strong leadership and team management in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and liquor laws.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, and cost management.
• Proficiency with POS systems, scheduling software, and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak event periods.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• ServSafe Certification and Responsible Beverage Service Certification preferred or required based on local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food and beverage operations within the hotel including restaurants, bars, room service, and banquet services.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience through high standards of service, quality, and consistency.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance of all F&B team members.
• Develop and enforce operational policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Maintain profitability through effective cost control, budgeting, and revenue management.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support hotel goals and guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with marketing teams on promotions, seasonal menus, and special events.
• Address and resolve guest complaints and service issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development, pricing, and promotions.
• Oversee inventory management, stock levels, and ordering procedures.
• Ensure proper execution of banquet events, weddings, meetings, and special functions.
• Implement and maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards across all outlets.
• Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements to increase efficiency and revenue.
• Strong leadership presence with ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Financially minded with strong attention to cost control and profitability.
• Guest-focused with a commitment to service excellence.
• Calm and effective under pressure in high-volume environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high standard of operational excellence
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve quickly in dynamic situations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Hospitality or related field

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grand Vista Hospitality in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to lead all F&B operations across restaurants, bars, room service, and banquets. The role emphasizes delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high service standards, and optimizing profitability.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field, with 3–7+ years of operations management in a high-volume setting, strong leadership, budgeting, and knowledge of safety and liquor