Assistant Food and Beverage Manager | Lodge at Columbia Point

Columbia Hospitality•Richland, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Hospitality is a people-first organization seeking extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team that trusts one another. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet. This role involves preparing weekly schedules for Front of House staff to control labor costs, managing menus, inventory, and ordering in coordination with F&B leaders and the Executive Chef, and submitting payroll. The position also includes conducting hiring for front of house staff, meeting with distributors and wine makers to maintain the restaurant's reputation for wine lists, and training and supervising front of house staff on service etiquette and menu knowledge. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with leadership in planning private parties, overseeing all aspects of front of house service, managing the floor to ensure efficient flow, promoting proper service etiquette, conducting yearly performance reviews, promoting staff cross-training, and developing marketing strategies to attract clientele and new customers. The role also focuses on increasing food and beverage amenities.

Requirements

Prior food service supervisory experience
The ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to read, analyze, and interpret regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Computer knowledge including Word, Excel, Outlook, Basic knowledge of POS is preferable.
Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks and work in stressful situations
Ability to create a team environment within and across departments.
Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Strong general management skills, including time management, information analysis, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, and delivery of results.
Strong financial management skills, including budget management, expense control, forecasting and analysis of financial statements.
Strong people management skills, including coaching, motivating, delegating, scheduling and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

Prepare weekly schedules for Front of House taking into consideration fluctuations in business to control labor costs.
Work with F&B leaders and Executive Chef to manage menus, inventory and ordering.
Submit payroll for front of house staff before deadline each pay period.
In coordination with F&B leadership, conduct all hiring for the front of house staff for all outlets.
Meet with distributors and wine makers and attend off site tastings to continue wine education in order to uphold and exceed our reputation of one of the best wine lists in the state.
Train and supervise all front of house staff in proper service etiquette and test server knowledge about menu offerings.
Work in coordination with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership in planning private parties.
Oversee all aspects of front of house service for the restaurant(s).
Manage all aspects of the floor, assigning tables, creating an efficient flow for both front and back of house.
Empower proper service etiquette in the all outlets.
In coordination with F&B leadership, conduct yearly performance reviews with all year-round front of house staff.
Work with F&B leadership to promote staff cross training and increase efficiency.
Work with F&B leadership to develop and maintain a marketing strategy that targets our clientele and draws new customers to the restaurant(s).
Work with F&B leadership and Executive Chef to increase food and beverage amenities.

Benefits

Hourly Range: $30 to $32 DOE
Cellphone Allowance
Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares”
Volunteer Opportunities
Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)