Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Casa de Montecristo • Whippany, NJ

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About The Position

The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager partners with the Food and Beverage Manager, combining business acumen and operational knowledge to drive business results, deliver an excellent guest experience, and build a high-performing team. This role manages day-to-day restaurant, bar, and lounge operations as an on-the-floor leader; supports sales, KPI, and profit goals; and helps maintain a safe, comfortable, and responsible environment. The position is in a smoking environment.

The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager helps recruit, train, coach, and lead associates; supports compliance with company procedures and state and local regulations; and works with the leadership team to manage staffing, expenses, and product and food costs. The role also contributes to sales and profitability through product education, events, party bookings, partnerships, local networking, and marketing activities. The posted salary range is $64,000–$69,000 per year.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead through others and consistently deliver results.
• Track record of motivating and inspiring a team to meet challenging standards.
• Desire to develop oneself and others, and ability to seek and deliver constructive feedback.
• Flexibility and emotional intelligence to respond with energy and accountability to changing business conditions.
• Strategic planning and execution skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including using data to make timely, informed decisions.
• Good judgment and ability to understand the broader business context.
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills; ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and executive presence.
• Ability to build relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Energetic, persistent, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales, KPI, and profit goals for the assigned location.
• Manage day-to-day restaurant, bar, and lounge operations as an on-the-floor leader.
• Ensure employees execute corporate initiatives effectively, efficiently, and with appropriate use of resources.
• Delegate tasks and hold team members accountable.
• Communicate and uphold company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations and maintain a comfortable, responsible, and safe environment.
• Analyze bar and restaurant reports, identify opportunities, and implement plans to increase sales and profitability through product education, events, party bookings, and outside partnerships.
• Partner with the leadership team to keep expenses and product and food costs within budget objectives.
• Assist the Food and Beverage Manager with recruiting, training, and leading associates.
• Inspire employees and execute sales-driving initiatives; provide in-the-moment coaching and performance feedback.
• Proactively manage staffing levels according to business needs.
• Represent the brand in the local market and participate in networking, marketing, events, and activities.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across the organization.
• Maintain visual and cleanliness standards that support the brand image.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food and Beverage Manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off and floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance, effective the first of the month following the date of hire.
• 401(k) plan eligibility after 90 days of employment, with company match up to 6%.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Career advancement opportunities, ongoing training, and professional growth.
• Employee discounts on cigar purchases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed