Sr. Food & Beverage Manager

Aparium Hotel Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aparium Hotel Group's Detroit Foundation Hotel in Detroit seeks a Senior Food & Beverage Manager to lead dining rooms, bar and event service with energy and hospitality. You will collaborate with the Executive Culinary Director and chefs to craft concepts, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Requires 2 years in F&B management and strong wine and cocktail knowledge. This role offers exposure to Detroit's revival and mentoring opportunities across outlets, with

Qualifications

• 2 years of food and beverage management experience.
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency of the English language.
• Thorough understanding of service, labor control, maintenance, merchandising and accounting.
• Outstanding verbal and multitasking skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food, wine and cocktails.
• Ability to obtain Alcohol Awareness certification and Food Handlers Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain an energizing F&B environment with superior service.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and motivate associates.
• Develop and mentor F&B Managers with leadership.
• Manage service quality across Dining Room, Bar and Lounge to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Plan and execute events and functions in rooms, suites and boardrooms.
• Understand and manage inventory, menus and beverage programs.
• Work with culinary leaders to design concepts and menus and manage budgets.

Skills

Food & Beverage management

Guest service

Team leadership

Wine & spirits knowledge

Cocktails

English proficiency

Education

2 years F&B management experience

Job description

Our teams are the intuitive force behind Aparium’s distinct experiences. If you’re driven by a passion for genuine hospitality and the list below sounds like you, we invite you to explore opportunities to contribute to our collective.

Driven by excellence, always learning and growing.

Possessing a deep connection to the place you call home.

Recognizing that diverse talents and perspectives enrich our community.

You
belong
here.

Diversity

We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team.

Equity

We are committed to impartial practices and fair opportunities for all to thrive.

Inclusion

We ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their authentic self.

At Aparium, we believe how we treat our people is just as important as how we treat our guests.

That’s why our benefits are designed to support your whole self—at work and in life—so you can grow, thrive, and feel inspired every day.

This overview highlights many of the benefits we offer, though specific offerings and eligibility may vary based on your employment status.

What We Offer

Hotels Done Differently
starts with people like you.

Join a team where your personality and passion are part of the experience.

Reports To: Director of Food & Beverage or Apparatus Room General Manager

Do you want to be part of the exciting revitalization of Detroit? The Detroit Foundation Hotel is looking for a Senior Food & Beverage Manager to join our team!

Detroit Foundation Hotel is at the forefront of the renewal of the Motor City. A transformation of the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and adjacent Pontchartrain Wine Cellar building, The Foundation will be the top hotel in the market with authentic inspiration, design, and programming that respects Detroit’s past, yet is looking forward through its revival.

The food and beverage programming includes a three-meal restaurant and bar with approximately 200 covers positioned to be among the top restaurants in the region. The hotel’s restaurant presents iconic New American cuisine, and with space that serves as an incubator for culinary students, up and coming chefs and visiting culinary influences. The elevated bar program will focus on collaboration with Michigan breweries and distillers.

The hotel features approximately 4500 square feet of meeting space, including a rooftop ballroom and a unique podcast studio. The 100-room hotel opened May 2017.

In this unique role, the Senior Food & Beverage Manager will be involved in the process of setting up the department for success along with all other responsibilities assigned by management such as cross training and collaborating with other departments as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Coordinates and maintains an energizing environment, with superior associates, dedicated to an attentive, distinctive experience for both food and beverage
• Hires, trains, supervises, coaches, and motivates associates
• Along with Director of Food and Beverage develops and mentors Food and Beverage Managers
• Identifies service issues and takes action to correct them
• Controls and drives services in Dining Room, Patio, Bar and Lounge to ensure exceptionally high service standards and guest satisfaction
• Controls and maximizes seating of the restaurant while maintaining high quality service
• Plans and executes functions or special receptions in rooms, suites and boardrooms
• Ensures the correct and consistent service techniques for various meal periods will be demonstrated by all associates members
• Controls usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools and service equipment
• Observes daily conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant; makes recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed
• Prepares associate schedules which allow for appropriate service while controlling labor costs and overtime
• Thorough understanding of all food and beverage items offered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service.
• Expert knowledge of wines and spirits
• Handles all inventories directly involved with the operation of the Food and Beverage
• Thorough understanding of the computer system in ringing, printing and closing checks as well as shift reports
• Works with Executive Culinary Director, Executive Chef, Sous Chefs and other team members to design concepts, menus, beverage lists
• Ensures that financials goals of the Food and Beverage outlets and the hotel are being met. Monitor and control labor expenses and other divisional expenses suchas supplies and equipment. Assist in preparing business forecasts. Prepare annual budget for the Food & Beverage division

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency of the English language
• 2 years of food and beverage management experience
• Thorough understanding of excellent service, labor control, maintenance, merchandising and accounting
• Outstanding verbal and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent knowledge of food, wine and cocktails
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain Alcohol Awareness certification, Food Handlers Certification

Teamwork:

• Maintain a good working relationship with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a harmonious working climate
• Partake in a positive work ethic and surrounding environment

Standards:

• Able to work alone without direct supervision
• Demonstrate high degree of drive and determination
• Constantly recommend service and product improvement to better the operation
• Attend all required meetings
• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures
• Properly handle and report associate and guest accidents
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards
• Assist with responsibilities and duties in other departments and as assigned by management
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel
• Standard Event setting
• Standard Room Service setting
• Professional, passionate and positive work environment

Physical Demand:

• Continuous standing and walking
• Fine motor coordination is needed to pour beverages, decorate cocktails and folding napkins
• Carts: 250 lbs. (12-20 lbs. of push/pull force required)
• Hot box: 20 lbs.
• Lifting and carrying 25 lb. tray, crate or box is occasional
• Negotiating varied floor surfaces is continuous
• Lifting and carry hot boxes continuous.
• Carrying stackable chairs by loading the cart continuous.
• Excellent sight and balance needed for negotiating varied floor surfaces, handling lighted candles,
• and handling hot fluids (coffee and tea)
• Excellent speech and hearing to interact with guests
• Excellent sight for completion of paperwork

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense ofbelonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who weserve.

A complete list of benefits, will be shared during the employment process.