Sr. Food & Beverage Manager

Book Cadillac; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Book Cadillac is seeking a seasoned Sr. Food and Beverage Manager to oversee all F&B operations, outlets, menu planning, and sourcing for the hotel’s guests.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, effective communication with vendors and customers, and leadership to manage and train staff while ensuring top-level customer service and adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Food and Beverage Management or 8+ years in the food and beverage industry.
• Working knowledge of the food and culinary industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and restaurant management software.
• Must be able to adhere to a budget while forecasting food and beverage needs.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a delicious menu.
• Plan, source, and order food, beverages, and supplies for the kitchen.
• Forecast availability and trends while staying within budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with food and beverage vendors.
• Supervise the daily operations of food and beverage.
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers and address dietary needs.
• Manage and train food and beverage staff.
• Strive to exceed expectations and meet goals.
• Enforce restaurant policies and procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Manage Banquets and Outlets.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Budget forecasting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Restaurant management software

Job description

About the Sr. Food and Beverage Manager Position

Our hotel is seeking a seasoned and dedicated Sr. Food and Beverage Manager to join our team. As a Food and Beverage Manager, your responsibilities will be managing food and beverage operations, manage F&B outlets, planning meals and sourcing food for our customers, and hiring staff.

For this position, strong problem-solving skills are a must. Effective communication skills, whether dealing with vendors or customers, are also needed.

Food and Beverage Manager Responsibilities

• Design and implement a delicious menu
• Plan, source, and order food, beverages, and other supplies for the kitchen
• Forecast what will be available and what will be trending while remaining within the budget
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food and beverage vendors
• Supervise the daily operations of food and beverage
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers, assisting with all problems and dietary needs
• Manage and train staff food and beverage staff members
• Strive to exceed expectations and meet all goals
• Enforce restaurant policies and procedures
• Adhere to all food and beverage health and safety regulations
• Manage Banquets & Outlets

Food and Beverage Manager Requirements

• [5+] years experience in Food and Beverage Management or [8+] years experience in the food and beverage industry
• Working knowledge of the food and culinary industry
• Proficient with necessary computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and restaurant management software
• Must be able to adhere to a budget while forecasting food and beverage needs
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills