Food & Beverage Manager - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly North America•Houston, TX

37d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager directs the front of house operations of restaurants. This role organizes and directs a store’s restaurant operations to maximize profitability while upholding the company’s mission, values, policies, quality and guest experience standards. The F&B Manager will set departmental goals and lead a team of managers, working closely with each to understand operational needs, provide training and motivation, and encourage interdepartmental collaboration. This role also assists with employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations. The F&B Manager is expected to work the floor actively, applying a hands-on approach, and is unafraid to get hands dirty. They will execute strategies around pricing, merchandizing, new products and promotions aimed at increasing efficiencies and driving sales. Additionally, they will estimate food and beverage needs, and requisition or purchase food, beverage, supplies and equipment; receiving and checking orders to ensure they adhere to specifications. This role works with the Fulfillment Ops Manager to ensure successful management of the inter Store procurement program. The F&B Manager prepares weekly updates on front of house, beverage and QSR operations, while collaborating closely with corporate and senior leaders to plan activities and achieve goals. They will also document, investigate and resolve employee and guest incidents. Other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years of front of house and/or QSR management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant
Exceptional communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience with Italian cuisine and wine highly preferred

Responsibilities

Organizes and directs a store’s restaurant operations to maximize profitability while upholding the company’s mission, values, policies, quality and guest experience standards
Sets departmental goals and leads a team of managers, working closely with each to understand operational needs, provide training and motivation, and encourage interdepartmental collaboration
Assists with employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
Works the floor actively, applying a hands-on approach, unafraid to get hands dirty
Executes strategies around pricing, merchandizing, new products and promotions aimed at increasing efficiencies and driving sales
Estimates food and beverage needs, and requisitions or purchases food, beverage, supplies and equipment; receives and checks orders to ensure they adhere to specifications
Works with Fulfillment Ops Manager to ensure successful management of inter Store procurement program
Prepares weekly updates on front of house, beverage and QSR operations, while collaborating closely with corporate and senior leaders to plan activities and achieve goals
Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
Performs other duties as required or assigned