Temporary Luxury F&B Manager — 5-Diamond Service

Accor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor's Plaza, a Fairmont-managed luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan, seeks a Temporary Food and Beverage Manager to lead a high-service team and deliver 5-diamond service standards. The role focuses on planning, organization, and coordination of all F&B activities while aligning with brand expectations.

Under a short-term arrangement through January 20, 2027, you will mentor staff, manage wine and beverage programs, recruit and train team members, and ensure flawless guest experiences.

Qualifications

• A college degree is preferred.
• Freestanding restaurant experience or luxury hotel experience is a plus.
• Strong food/wine and liquor knowledge.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication in English; second language is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Floor presence during shift, greeting and interacting with guests.
• Perform daily inspection for readiness according to standards.
• Lead service team to achieve guest, owner and brand goals.
• Wine list development and delivery of wine service.
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members; conduct performance appraisals.
• Maintain high standards of service and ambiance; ensure food quality and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Wine knowledge

POS systems

Multitasking

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Accor's Plaza, a Fairmont-managed luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan, seeks a Temporary Food and Beverage Manager to lead a high-service team and deliver 5-diamond service standards. The role focuses on planning, organization, and coordination of all F&B activities while aligning with brand expectations.

Under a short-term arrangement through January 20, 2027, you will mentor staff, manage wine and beverage programs, recruit and train team members, and ensure flawless guest experiences.