Food and Beverage Manager

THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH•Laguna Beach, CA

70d•$70,304 - $70,304•Onsite

About The Position

Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards for the Food & Beverage Outlets, including supervision and direction of service team members in the Harvest Restaurant, Pantry, Pool Bar, etc. Ensure excellent customer service and create memorable experience for all guests in a friendly and professional manner.

Requirements

Prefer 4-year college degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management
At least two (2) years of experience as a restaurant manager
Individuals who are passionate about hotels and hospitality
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to supervise subordinate team members, including, but not limited to, assignment of duties, evaluating service, and taking disciplinary action when necessary.
Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer.
Knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, its services, and facilities and of The Ranch at Laguna Beach's food and beverage operations.
Overall knowledge of food and alcoholic beverages.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Budgetary analysis capabilities required.
Knowledge of food service techniques and cost controls such as manpower, productivity, food cost and other expenses.
Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their comparable state and local laws (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.
Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Flexibility with on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Ranch at Laguna Beach standards.

Responsibilities

Train, supervise, counsel, and discipline team members for an efficient operation. Schedule and direct team members in their work assignments.
Organize and conduct pre-shift meetings communicating pertinent information to the team members, such as outlet updates and menu changes.
Interact positively with guests promoting The Ranch at Laguna Beach's facilities and services.
Resolve problems to the satisfaction of involved parties.
Organize special events with the Sales and Catering team such as receptions and events.
Maintain communication with team members to ensure guests service needs are met.
Move throughout facility and kitchen areas to visually monitor and take action to ensure food quality and service standards are met.
Verify temperatures, judge appearance and taste of products and check preparation methods to determine quality.
Give guidance toward improvement and make necessary adjustments for consistency.
Maintain profitability of the restaurant and all Food & Beverage outlets to support overall operation.
Assist with cost control and equipment costs (minimizing loss and misuse). Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation.
Ensure par stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering, and retrieving supplies and stocking shelves by stooping, bending, lifting heavy articles, and reaching overhead.
Work with the Director of Food & Beverage to create and maintain a successful bar and beverage program.
Meet with vendors to discuss and sample products for the beverage program
Develop and implement cost saving and profit enhancing measures.
Manage kitchen and front of house staff to ensure flow of service is up to par.
Utilize prescribed cash handling and all payment procedures to accurately charge customers.
Scheduling, time keeping and editing, control labor based on business levels.