Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Casa de Montecristo • Whippany, NJ

9d • $64,000 - $69,000

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 a strong guest experience, and build a high-performing team. The role leads day-to-day restaurant, bar, and lounge operations, supports sales and profitability goals, and helps recruit, train, and develop associates. The position operates in a smoking environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead through others and consistently deliver strong results.
• Track record of motivating and inspiring a team to meet challenging standards.
• Desire to develop oneself and others and to seek and provide constructive feedback.
• Flexibility and emotional intelligence to respond to changing business conditions with energy and accountability.
• 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 understanding of the broader business context.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Achieve overall sales, KPI, and profit goals for the assigned location.
• Lead day-to-day restaurant, bar, and lounge operations on the floor; perform operational functions, ensure employees execute corporate initiatives efficiently, delegate tasks, and hold the team accountable.
• Communicate, maintain, and enforce Casa de Montecristo policies and standard operating procedures, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations while maintaining a comfortable, responsible, and safe environment.
• Analyze bar and restaurant reports to 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 and support positive store contribution.
• Assist the Food and Beverage Manager with recruiting, training, and leading associates; motivate the team to execute sales-driving initiatives.
• Proactively monitor and manage staffing levels according to business needs.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching and performance feedback to employees.
• Represent the brand in the local market and participate in networking, marketing, events, and other 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 coverage, effective the first of the month following hire.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6%; eligible after 90 days of employment.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed