Food & Beverage Manager (Seasonal - Deck 11l)

Yotel•Washington, DC

2d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Position Overview: The Food & Beverage Manager (Seasonal) supports the day-to-day operations of the rooftop pool, bar, and cabana experience, ensuring exceptional guest service, revenue optimization, and efficient team performance. This role plays a key part in driving cabana sales, upselling Food & Beverage offerings, and executing activations that enhance the overall guest experience and profitability of Deck 11. Major Duties & Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations of Deck 11, including pool, bar, cabanas, and special events Maintain exceptional service standards and ensure a premium guest experience Actively manage the floor, engaging with guests and supporting the team in real time Own cabana rental performance, including direct bookings and revenue growth Lead upselling efforts for Food & Beverage packages and premium experiences Develop and execute activations and programming that increase guest engagement and spend Monitor performance against revenue goals and implement strategies to exceed targets Track cabana bookings, package sales, and overall revenue performance Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team of hospitality professionals Create schedules aligned with business demand and labor efficiency goals Foster a positive, accountable, and high-energy team culture Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures Use a "hands-on" approach to management. Manage the relationship and expectations with regards to the union agreement. Qualifications: 3–5+ years of Food & Beverage or hospitality management experience, preferably in a high-volume, lifestyle, or outdoor venue Proven ability to drive revenue through sales, upselling, and guest engagement Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams Experience managing events, activations, or premium guest experiences preferred Highly organized with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 This role is eligible for a performance-based incentive program. Leadership Skill Requirements: Customer Satisfaction and Quality Leadership Passion for Service Standards Teamwork Creativity Accountability and Creating Results Communication Technical Skill Requirements: Comprehensive knowledge of personal computers and various property specific POS systems. Other Skill Requirements: Well organized and detail oriented. Consistently strives for continuous improvement while ensuring a high level of professionalism. Creative and innovative thinker who can bring thoughts to actions with speed. Impeccable follow through with high level of personal integrity. Strong communication, decision-making, organization, and leadership skills. Ability to perform effectively under high pressure/volume, self-motivated, high energy and enthusiastic. Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk moderate distances Ability to lift, pull, and push a moderate weight (about 75 pounds) Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

3–5+ years of Food & Beverage or hospitality management experience, preferably in a high-volume, lifestyle, or outdoor venue
Proven ability to drive revenue through sales, upselling, and guest engagement
Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Highly organized with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods
Comprehensive knowledge of personal computers and various property specific POS systems.
Well organized and detail oriented.
Consistently strives for continuous improvement while ensuring a high level of professionalism.
Creative and innovative thinker who can bring thoughts to actions with speed.
Impeccable follow through with high level of personal integrity.
Strong communication, decision-making, organization, and leadership skills.
Ability to perform effectively under high pressure/volume, self-motivated, high energy and enthusiastic.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk moderate distances
Ability to lift, pull, and push a moderate weight (about 75 pounds)
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Experience managing events, activations, or premium guest experiences preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of Deck 11, including pool, bar, cabanas, and special events
Maintain exceptional service standards and ensure a premium guest experience
Actively manage the floor, engaging with guests and supporting the team in real time
Own cabana rental performance, including direct bookings and revenue growth
Lead upselling efforts for Food & Beverage packages and premium experiences
Develop and execute activations and programming that increase guest engagement and spend
Monitor performance against revenue goals and implement strategies to exceed targets
Track cabana bookings, package sales, and overall revenue performance
Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team of hospitality professionals
Create schedules aligned with business demand and labor efficiency goals
Foster a positive, accountable, and high-energy team culture
Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures
Use a "hands-on" approach to management.
Manage the relationship and expectations with regards to the union agreement.