Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Concord Hospitality Enterprises•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Concord Hospitality is seeking a passionate and results-driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to help lead our Food & Beverage operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This position supports the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing daily restaurant, beverage, and banquet operations while developing associates, maintaining high service standards, and driving strong financial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Food & Beverage professional who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

Requirements

Previous Food & Beverage, restaurant, banquet, or hospitality leadership experience required.
Experience in a full-service hotel or restaurant environment preferred.
Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate a diverse team.
Strong understanding of guest service and Food & Beverage operations.
Knowledge of labor management, cost controls, food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple Food & Beverage outlets and priorities.
Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Detail-oriented, hands-on, and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily leadership and operation of restaurant, beverage, and banquet services.
Ensure exceptional guest experiences through quality food and beverage, friendly service, cleanliness, and consistency.
Lead, train, coach, and develop Food & Beverage associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
Assist with scheduling, staffing levels, payroll, performance management, and labor cost controls.
Work closely with culinary leadership to ensure food quality, presentation, and timely service.
Support banquet operations by ensuring events are properly staffed, set, serviced, refreshed, and executed according to BEO and guest expectations.
Participate in BEO meetings, daily huddles, and Food & Beverage meetings to ensure strong communication across departments.
Maintain open communication between Food & Beverage leadership, associates, Sales, Culinary, Front Office, and other hotel departments.
Monitor restaurant, bar/lounge, and banquet operations to ensure service standards and operational checklists are consistently followed.
Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, liquor laws, company policies, and brand standards.
Assist with controlling departmental expenses, labor, purchasing, and other operating costs while supporting revenue and profitability goals.
Identify opportunities to improve service, increase revenue, and enhance the overall guest experience.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluating, and coaching Food & Beverage associates.
Respond quickly and professionally to guest concerns and operational challenges.
Support the Director of Food & Beverage with additional departmental responsibilities and initiatives as needed.