Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Concord Hospitality Enterprises•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center, managed by Concord Hospitality, is seeking a passionate, results-driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to help lead Food & Beverage operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role supports the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing daily restaurant, beverage, and banquet operations while developing associates, maintaining high service standards, and supporting strong financial performance. The position is suited to an experienced Food & Beverage professional ready to advance their leadership career. As a Concord Leader, the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager inspires the team, supports associates’ development, helps create an inclusive and positive workplace, and leads with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.

Requirements

Previous Food & Beverage, restaurant, banquet, or hospitality leadership experience.
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 approach and commitment to exceptional guest experiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a full-service hotel or restaurant environment.

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 with culinary leadership to ensure food quality, presentation, and timely service.
Support banquet operations by ensuring events are staffed, set, serviced, refreshed, and executed according to BEOs and guest expectations.
Participate in BEO meetings, daily huddles, and Food & Beverage meetings to support communication across departments.
Maintain communication among Food & Beverage leadership and associates, Sales, Culinary, Front Office, and other hotel departments.
Monitor restaurant, bar/lounge, and banquet operations to ensure service standards and operational checklists are 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 guest experience.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluating, and coaching Food & Beverage associates.
Respond promptly and professionally to guest concerns and operational challenges.
Support the Director of Food & Beverage with additional departmental responsibilities and initiatives as needed.
Inspire the team, encourage associates to reach their potential, foster a positive workplace, lead professionally, and care for team members and their families.