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Relais & Châteaux; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality property in Lexington, Massachusetts, seeks a dedicated Food and Beverage Manager to oversee operations, enhance guest experiences, and develop a successful beverage program. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in fine dining and a passion for exceptional service. This role offers a competitive salary starting at $70,000, along with benefits including medical insurance and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Discounts at other properties

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations and food and beverage management.

Responsibilities

• Development of Beverage Program including purchasing and inventory management.
• Training all Front of the House employees.
• Hiring, interviewing, coaching, and disciplining staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Guest Service

Job description

About us

Perfectly nestled in Lexington, Massachusetts, just 15 miles outside Boston, the Inn at Hastings Park provides unrivaled hospitality and exceptional culinary experiences. The Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property, the Inn features 22 stylishly luxurious accommodations, including a lovingly preserved guest house and barn that merge Lexington’s historic heritage and architecture with a contemporary American chic design.

An immersive food and wine destination unlike any other in New England, the Inn offers a delicious respite for those in-the-know, from a transformed seasonal menu at upscale Town Meeting Bistro to the exclusive Culinary Garden. Inn owner Trisha Pérez Kennealy also shares her passion for teaching through her role as Culinary Educator, offering indoor and outdoor cooking classes for both hotel and day guests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Development of Beverage Program including purchasing and inventory management.
2. Training all Front of the House employees.
3. Daily reconciliation and balancing of all dining revenue as per company policies.
4. Development and oversight of all dining room staff.
5. Hiring, interviewing, coaching, planning, rewarding, and disciplining staff within the department.
6. Setting and maintaining standards for positive communication with staff.
7. Weekly scheduling for all front of house operations within the department.
8. Monitoring staffing levels daily to ensure proper service standards and adherence to labor costs.
9. Daily reconciliation of actual revenues and payroll against budget and forecast.
10. Reviewing and coding invoices daily.
11. Annual budget planning, evaluation, and reforecasting.
12. Ensuring cleanliness of all Food and Beverage Dining Areas.
13. Responding promptly to customer needs; soliciting feedback to improve service; meeting commitments.
14. Developing strategies to increase average meal checks.
15. Attracting patrons by developing and implementing marketing, advertising, and community relations programs; evaluating program results and tracking changing demands.
16. Maintaining patron satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service offerings.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food, and beverage management.
• Passion for exceptional guest service and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of local food and beverage trends and a commitment to sustainability.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and inventory management.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Our Commitment

- Work/life balance is a core value at our hotel. We ensure all team members and leaders have time to enjoy life outside of work.

- Salary starting at $70,000.

- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

- 401K plan.

- Discounts at other Relais and Chateaux properties worldwide.