AM Food and Beverage Manager (48262)

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica • Santa Monica, CA

59d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the team as a Food & Beverage Manager at the #1 Hotel in Los Angeles, as voted by Travel and Leisure: Oceana in Santa Monica, CA. This oceanfront, all-suite hotel reopened in July 2019 after undergoing a $35 million complete transformation. Expect an inventive menu, artfully prepared plates, and handcrafted cocktails to join a curated wine list—all resulting in a Southern California dining experience beyond compare. We are now seeking motivated and enthusiastic professionals to join our team as integral members. As the food and beverage Manager for the Hotel Oceana Santa Monica, you directly supervise all food and beverage staff and ensure unparalleled food service for both the restaurant and room service. Your goal is to achieve high guest satisfaction and exceptional service for our guests. If you have at least three years of food service experience at a luxury restaurant, we want you to apply today. We will schedule in-person and digital interviews for qualified candidates over the next few weeks. Apply today! Then check your phone and email messages often for a message about scheduling a short phone interview.

Requirements

• At least three years of food service experience at a luxury restaurant.
• Two years of food and beverage experience (with at least one year in a supervisory role) in an elevated dining operation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or other related areas of study.
• At least two years of food and beverage experience in a luxury food-service environment is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Food handling certifications (ServSafe) required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Treats all guests with the highest level of concern and care; demonstrates a natural disposition towards personal and public safety; operates from a place of integrity, honesty, and ethics.
• Able and willing to maintain regular attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write and speak clearly.
• Treats everyone with respect and dignity, accepts responsibility and takes ownership of tasks, follows through on commitments, takes initiative and maintains confidentiality.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Able to frequently lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally needs to lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Able to use hands to use and manipulate tools and objects or control equipment; adequate vision to do the same safely.
• Able to move about the property to perform assigned tasks and responsibilities, including standing for extended periods, walking, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, or crouching to perform functions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior catering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the restaurant’s day-to-day operations.
• Maximize the restaurant’s profitability through adequate staff, vendor, and inventory management.
• Achieve revenue goals.
• Hire, train and develop new staff.
• Address guest concerns quickly and effectively.
• Ensure the hotel is meeting its regulatory obligations regarding food service, training, and employment.
• Engage with guests and team members in a friendly, efficient, and high-touch manner.
• Maintain and consistently enforce company standards to drive results.
• Supervise all food and beverage staff.
• Ensure unparalleled food service for both the restaurant and room service.
• Achieve high guest satisfaction and exceptional service for our guests.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance options.
• Auto-enrollment in its 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment.
• 40 hours of vacation in the first year.
• 80 hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Holiday pay (if working) or paid holidays (if scheduled off) for six yearly holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED