Senior Food and Beverage Manager

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauna Lani is a luxury resort on the Kohala Coast seeking an experienced F&B Operations Leader to supervise day-to-day operations across multiple outlets, banquet events, and room service. You will manage the department’s P&L, budgets, pricing, and cost controls to maximize revenue, while recruiting, training, and mentoring F&B Leaders and staff.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to craft profitable menus, ensure regulatory compliance, negotiate supplier contracts, and conduct regular

Qualifications

• Progressive management experience in F&B required.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities essential.
• Proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations across multiple F&B outlets, banquets, or room service.
• Oversee the department's profit and loss (P&L), monitor operating budgets, manage pricing strategies, and set cost controls to maximize revenue.
• Recruit, train, and mentor F&B Leaders and front-line staff; conduct performance reviews and foster a positive team environment.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to design menus reflecting trends and profitability; ensure compliance with health and alcohol service laws.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, oversee purchasing, and conduct regular inventory audits to minimize waste.
• Develop engagement programs and address escalated customer complaints to drive loyalty and repeat business.
• Train and select staff, follow directions from the Director of F&B, and maintain high standards of service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Located on the sun-drenched Kohala Coast, on sacred land marked by royal fishponds, natural lava plains, lush tropical gardens, and alluring beaches, Mauna Lani – meaning “mountain reaching heaven” – is an inspiring spiritual haven, defining a new era of experiential luxury on the Island of Hawaii. A resort for the generations, with contemporary guest rooms, suites, and private residences, CanoeHouse oceanfront dining, three distinct pools, a signature spa and wellness haven, and Kainalu Ocean Sports program, set the tone for transformational experiences and enriching cultural immersion.

For more information: auberge.com/mauna-lani

Follow Mauna Lani on Facebook and Instagram @MaunaLaniAuberge

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $115k - $120k + 15% incentive

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations across multiple F&B outlets, banquets, or room service. Maintain a strong presence on the floor during service to guarantee exceptional hospitality
• Oversee the department's profit and loss (P&L), monitor operating budgets, manage pricing strategies, and set cost controls to maximize revenue
• Recruit, train, and mentor F&B Leaders and front-line staff. Conduct performance reviews and foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Partner with the Executive Chef to design menus that reflect trends and profitability. Ensure 100% compliance with local health department regulations, food safety, and alcohol service laws.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, oversee purchasing, and conduct regular inventory audits to minimize waste.
• Develop engagement programs and step in to resolve escalated customer complaints to drive customer loyalty and repeat business.
• Individual must be able to perform mental activities such as learning, thinking, following instructions, concentrating, interacting with others, handling stressful situations, self control, attention to detail and be reliable.
• Has advanced knowledge of wine and pairing of wine and food.
• Ability to step into any restaurant outlet and be effective.
• Coordinate and execute Beach Club Activities and Beach Club related Food and Beverage offerings or activations.
• Understanding of basic food cost and payroll cost control.
• Understands Micros System.
• Must be able to not only train individuals, but to select the appropriate training and to maximize the value
• Ability to follow instructions and direction by the Director of F&B.

Qualifications

• Possesses 4-6 years of progressive management experience in F&B
• Exceptional communication, strong leadership and motivational abilities, and proficiency in POS systems and Microsoft Office suite
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school education is preferred.

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit auberge.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Pinterest: @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge.

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