Food & Beverage Manager

Channahon Park District•Channahon, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food and Beverage Manager job duties include, but are not limited to, assist in managing and coordinating all aspects of Heritage Bluffs Golf Club’s food and beverage operation, such as kitchen, restaurant, banquet facility and beverage operation. Provides management to achieve organizational goals and customer satisfaction. Oversee clubhouse and assists to ensure an efficient operation, including supervising and directing staff, developing goals for the operation, assisting in development of a budget and managing same. Reports to the Director of Golf Operations. This is a year-round full-time position and is eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Knowledge of computers – Microsoft Office Applications and Point of Sales System
Graduation from a High School or equivalent, Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree of study preferred
Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License
Minimum age of 21 years
Ability to work in stressful conditions
Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgement
Certified in Alcohol Awareness Training – or ability to obtain within first week of hire
Food Protection Manager Certification – or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Basic budget and cost-accounting experience
First Aid and CPR/AED certifications – or ability to obtain within three months of hire

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree of study

Responsibilities

Direct, manage and supervise all kitchen, restaurant, banquet and beverage operations.
Oversee and direct all banquet and special event functions: such as attracting and retaining clients, client consultations, booking of events, managing and implementing contracts and all associated documents. Coordinate all day-to-day event logistics, including staffing, set-up and day of event management.
Supervise all food and beverage purchases to enable maximum profit margins.
Control, manage and maintain labor, food and liquor costs.
Ensure proper staffing levels that provide both proper service and a cost-effective operation.
Ongoing menu analysis and modification to ensure industry standards are achieved.
Manage daily operations for facility
Operate and troubleshoot facility point of sales systems.
Complete performance evaluations for all food and beverage staff.
Ensure enforcement of personnel policies within Department and address employee matters including grievances and recommend resolutions.
Developing and recommending new and more efficient systems and operations to maximize resources.
Maintain positive interaction and cooperation with park district staff, the public and facility patrons.
Hire, train, schedule, reward, discipline and terminate staff as required.
Direct, manage, motivate and oversee staff to ensure they are performing properly and customer needs are satisfied.
Produce a work environment and culture that encourages employee self-motivation.
Oversee the preparation, maintenance and filing of accurate records and reports including financial paperwork.
Review and monitor food and beverage operations financial reports for accuracy and improvements.
Assist in development and implementation of annual budget.
Accurately complete facility payroll.
Efficient in coding facility invoices with corresponding budget account numbers.
Compete inventory to ensure all products are accounted for and present.
Attend and administer meetings to exchange ideas and update facility progress.
Develop, implement and evaluate goals and objectives relating to food and beverage operation.
Assist in future planning and direction of food and beverage operation.
Stay current with and institute industry trends to ensure future success of facility.
Keep facility, employees and patrons safe always and exercise safety procedures especially during inclement weather.
Support, promote and make recommendations regarding all safety, health and loss control policies adopted by the Park District.
Maintain a safe, secure and healthy facility environment by establishing, following and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures that comply with health and legal regulations.
Familiarity with and effective implementation of Employee Safety Manual.
Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.
Perform the job in compliance with Park District policies.
Demonstrate and support the Park District’s mission statement, vision statement and values.
Trusted and responsible for proper handling of large sums of money, keys and facility security codes and adherence to security procedures and policies.
Serve on various district committees and/ or task forces as assigned.
Assist with and/or attend park district special events.
Maintain high staff morale through positive leadership.
Adhere to the District’s safety and loss prevention policies and procedures
Follows and encourages safe work practices and participates in risk management activities and trainings.