Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
About The Position
Sofitel New York is seeking an accomplished and service-driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to support the seamless operation of our Restaurant, Bar, and In-Room Dining experiences. This role is instrumental in delivering elevated, personalized service that reflects the Sofitel art de vivre, while driving performance, engagement, and guest loyalty. What You Will Do Be a visible, inspiring presence on the floor, embodying the hotel’s refined image through a warm, polished, and attentive leadership style Lead, motivate, and develop F&B teams to enhance service excellence, sales performance, and productivity across all outlets Oversee daily restaurant, bar, and in-room dining operations, ensuring brand standards, quality, and consistency are upheld Foster strong collaboration with Culinary, Sales, and hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences and successful events Build meaningful relationships with guests, proactively addressing feedback and resolving concerns with care and discretion Champion personalized service, empowering teams to anticipate needs and create memorable moments Support menu development, pricing, and daily operations in partnership with the Head Chef Manage special events, group bookings, and hospitality suites with precision and attention to detail Set and monitor sales targets, analyze guest feedback, and implement initiatives to drive revenue growth Ensure compliance with financial controls, cash handling procedures, purchasing standards, and brand audit requirements Oversee inventory, purchasing, and equipment care to ensure efficiency and asset preservation Leverage creativity and local partnerships to enhance visibility and grow business within the surrounding community This role plays a key part in achieving the hotel’s financial and service objectives while maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality.
Requirements
- A hospitality professional with at least one year of experience in an Assistant Manager or similar leadership role within a New York City unionized restaurant or hotel environment
- Formally trained in Food & Beverage or Hospitality, with a minimum two-year degree preferred
- Highly knowledgeable in beverage controls, cost management, and inventory systems, with a strong command of LSOP standards, liquor laws, and safety regulations
- Exceptionally organized and analytical, able to balance pace, precision, and operational excellence in a dynamic environment
- A confident communicator with excellent English skills, both written and verbal; proficiency in French or an additional language is a distinct advantage
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- proficiency in French or an additional language is a distinct advantage
Responsibilities
- Be a visible, inspiring presence on the floor, embodying the hotel’s refined image through a warm, polished, and attentive leadership style
- Lead, motivate, and develop F&B teams to enhance service excellence, sales performance, and productivity across all outlets
- Oversee daily restaurant, bar, and in-room dining operations, ensuring brand standards, quality, and consistency are upheld
- Foster strong collaboration with Culinary, Sales, and hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences and successful events
- Build meaningful relationships with guests, proactively addressing feedback and resolving concerns with care and discretion
- Champion personalized service, empowering teams to anticipate needs and create memorable moments
- Support menu development, pricing, and daily operations in partnership with the Head Chef
- Manage special events, group bookings, and hospitality suites with precision and attention to detail
- Set and monitor sales targets, analyze guest feedback, and implement initiatives to drive revenue growth
- Ensure compliance with financial controls, cash handling procedures, purchasing standards, and brand audit requirements
- Oversee inventory, purchasing, and equipment care to ensure efficiency and asset preservation
- Leverage creativity and local partnerships to enhance visibility and grow business within the surrounding community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
