Food & Beverage Manager

Sage Hospitality•New Orleans, LA

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking our next Food & Beverage Manager for the Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District! This hotel is located a ten-minute walk from the French Quarter and situated deep in the heart of the bohemian Warehouse District near the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. The Cambria New Orleans is an art-filled retreat that captures the spirit of one of the most vibrant cities in the world. This eclectic, character-filled hotel gives guests unfettered access to New Orleans’ best restaurants, cocktail bars, music venues, and entertainment. It’s authentic, warm welcome and thoughtful design provide a home base for explorers, making a home away from home for all who pass through. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences. We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us! At Cambria Hotel New Orleans, the Restaurant Manager plays an active role in building a culture that values creativity, personal ownership, and genuine care. We are not a hotel that wants its team to blend in; we want them to stand out, in the best possible way.

Requirements

More than two years of post high school education.
Two to three full years of full employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Requires thorough knowledge of the restaurant/hotel practices and procedures in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work. May require knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
Supervision/management communication skills are required.
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities or information and make logical conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to make occasional decisions which are generally guided by established policy and procedures.
Excellent comprehension for assisting with guest and associate matters. Interpreting instructions from superiors.
Excellent vision required for seating guests, expediting food, cleaning equipment, reading floor plans, charts, schedules.
Must have excellent oral communication for communicating with guests and associates, issuing instructions and communicating policies.
Excellent comprehension required to read and implement policies and procedures; writing schedules and reading forecast and SOPs.
Must have knowledge of chemicals/agents for training purposes.

Responsibilities

Manage the associates in the various outlets in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees; hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communications and recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
Implement company programs (IHC/franchise) and manage the operations of the restaurant, room service and any other food and beverage outlet as required to ensure compliance with SOPs, safety regulations and federal, state and local regulations to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality are provided to the guest(s).
Forecast, implement, monitor, control and report on the various outlet budgets and their components (labor costs, food costs, beverage costs, supplies, equipment, etc.) to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while ensuring adequate supplies and staff are on hand to provide top quality customer service.
Respond to customer trends, needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.
Create, recommend and implement promotions, displays, buffet presentations and ideas to capture more in-house guests and a larger share of the local market.
Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the various outlet areas and equipment to protect the assets, comply with regulations and ensure quality service.
All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.