Senior Food & Beverage Leader - Waterfront Service

Yacht-Starship-Dining-Cruises; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Subsidized parking

Complimentary tickets and employee-dis

counts

Job summary

Manthey Hospitality in Tampa, FL seeks a hands-on Food and Beverage Manager to lead daily dining and beverage service aboard a waterfront vessel. You will manage the service team, coordinate with culinary and marine operations, and own guest satisfaction with a focus on safety and cost controls.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in hospitality leadership, experience with high-volume dining, and comfort with supervising schedules, inventory, and POS operations.

Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of progressive restaurant or hospitality leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing high-volume dining and beverage service.
• Upscale dining, banquet, or private-event experience preferred.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cost controls.
• Familiarity with POS systems, cash handling, and tip-reporting procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and employee-coaching skills.
• ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Responsible alcohol service certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work aboard a vessel, navigate boarding ramps and stairs, and perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily front-of-house food and beverage operations, including dining, bar service, and event execution.
• Coach, develop, and motivate servers, bartenders, server assistants, and other service staff.
• Remain visible and hands-on during service, supporting the team and engaging with guests.
• Manage schedules, staffing levels, labor costs, and service assignments.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings covering reservations, menus, special requests, and service expectations.
• Partner with the Kitchen Manager to coordinate food timing, presentation, and dietary needs.
• Manage beverage and service-supply ordering, inventory, and stock levels.
• Monitor beverage costs, waste, inventory discrepancies, and purchasing.
• Ensure accurate POS use, cash handling, tip reporting, and closing procedures.
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate with sales, event services, and marine teams to deliver smooth service.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, responsible alcohol service, and vessel safety standards.
• Ensure opening, closing, cleaning, and service-readiness duties are completed.
• Build consistent routines for accountability, communication, and follow-through.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume dining service

Team coaching

POS systems

Cost controls

Scheduling

Communication

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Responsible alcohol service certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Manthey Hospitality in Tampa, FL seeks a hands-on Food and Beverage Manager to lead daily dining and beverage service aboard a waterfront vessel. You will manage the service team, coordinate with culinary and marine operations, and own guest satisfaction with a focus on safety and cost controls.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in hospitality leadership, experience with high-volume dining, and comfort with supervising schedules, inventory, and POS operations.