Food, Beverage and Event Manager

Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Spa•Desert Hot Springs, CA

About The Position

Join our team in developing and introducing the new evening entertainment and event space, Bar Luna. Additionally, oversee the Café Manager and team at our popular and successful #1 Yelp rated, AZURE PALM CAFE operations and lead the team in this exciting hands-on position. This includes the implementation of various strategies and action plans to actively and aggressively pursue weddings, corporate meetings, birthday parties and other events. The position requires timely follow-up, preparing estimates and proposals and contract negotiations. You will be responsible for driving the sales efforts while maintaining the highest level of service and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be committed to building a strong reputation for Bar Luna in both the event industry with a keen eye toward developing the eventual dining. Candidates that succeed in this role are individuals who demonstrate a love for autonomy, rapidly changing environments, and teamwork. They are creative, trendy, charismatic, knowledgeable, and well-versed in the latest sales and marketing techniques as well as experienced in food and beverage management. They aren’t afraid to think outside of the box! Essential Job Functions (two parts) Food & Beverage Manager Key Responsibilities: · Work with Café Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets (including overseeing Azure Palm Cafe and poolside service) · Develop and implement effective operational procedures to maximize efficiency, quality, and guest satisfaction. · Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations. · Monitor food and beverage costs, labor, and inventory, ensuring financial targets are met. · Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. · Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff, addressing any performance or behavioral issues as needed. · Maintain a strong presence in food and beverage outlets, interacting with guests to ensure high levels of satisfaction and resolve any concerns promptly. · Analyze financial performance reports and take corrective actions to improve results. · Oversee inventory control and ordering to minimize waste and maximize cost efficiency. · Continuously evaluate and update beverage offerings to ensure a diverse and high-quality selection. · Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control to maintain consistency. · Build relationships with local businesses and the community. Event Manager Key Responsibilities: · In addition to events, developing the important Friday and Saturday night 2 to 3 hour event with live music, light culinary options as well as beer, wine and mocktails. · Effectively contract events, including but not limited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, social events, corporate events, holiday parties, fundraisers, bridal showers, birthdays, etc. at a level to meet or exceed annual revenue goals · Actively solicit business to include prospecting, cold calling, and sales calls and conduct property tours with prospective clients. · Hire, train, schedule and manage staff responsible for event execution including coordinators, banquet servers, bartenders, etc. It is a busy, fast-paced, fun atmosphere here at Azure Palm. Our hot mineral water resort offers overnight accommodations, a full-service spa, a busy day use experience and wellness retreats. Bar Luna is our next big step. We offer competitive wages, retirement plan, health insurance, paid time off, employee discounts and more.

Requirements

Candidates that succeed in this role are individuals who demonstrate a love for autonomy, rapidly changing environments, and teamwork.
They are creative, trendy, charismatic, knowledgeable, and well-versed in the latest sales and marketing techniques as well as experienced in food and beverage management.
They aren’t afraid to think outside of the box!

Responsibilities

Work with Café Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets (including overseeing Azure Palm Cafe and poolside service)
Develop and implement effective operational procedures to maximize efficiency, quality, and guest satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Monitor food and beverage costs, labor, and inventory, ensuring financial targets are met.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff, addressing any performance or behavioral issues as needed.
Maintain a strong presence in food and beverage outlets, interacting with guests to ensure high levels of satisfaction and resolve any concerns promptly.
Analyze financial performance reports and take corrective actions to improve results.
Oversee inventory control and ordering to minimize waste and maximize cost efficiency.
Continuously evaluate and update beverage offerings to ensure a diverse and high-quality selection.
Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control to maintain consistency.
Build relationships with local businesses and the community.
In addition to events, developing the important Friday and Saturday night 2 to 3 hour event with live music, light culinary options as well as beer, wine and mocktails.
Effectively contract events, including but not limited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, social events, corporate events, holiday parties, fundraisers, bridal showers, birthdays, etc. at a level to meet or exceed annual revenue goals
Actively solicit business to include prospecting, cold calling, and sales calls and conduct property tours with prospective clients.
Hire, train, schedule and manage staff responsible for event execution including coordinators, banquet servers, bartenders, etc.