Food & Beverage Operations Manager

The Marcus Corporation • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

Food & Beverage Operations Manager The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel is in search of an experienced leader as our Food & Beverage Operations Manager. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership across all Food & Beverage entities. We only hire those who are at the top of their game and specialize in the details! Guests tell us that they love to visit our property, as a place to connect, celebrate and be inspired! Our teams deliver magic, day in and day out. Come be a part of history at this Nebraska Landmark! Part of Milwaukee based Marcus Hotels & Resorts, the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln has been serving Nebraska's capital city for nearly 90 years and has evolved as the benchmark for hospitality. What will you be doing? · Provide active, hands-on management across all dining rooms, banquet spaces, and satellite outlets to ensure brand consistency and service excellence. · Partner closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen teams to monitor food quality, portion control, and plate presentation; assist in BOH workflows during peak periods to ensure efficiency. · Bridge the gap between the kitchen and service staff, ensuring clear communication, streamlined "line-to-table" logistics, and rapid resolution of operational bottlenecks. · Help with the execution of large-scale events, overseeing the transition from kitchen preparation to banquet service and final breakdown. · Analyze P&L performance for all outlets, with a focus on labor optimization, food/beverage cost control, and maximizing revenue across different venue types. · Train and mentor a versatile workforce capable of operating in various environments, from concierge and casual outlets to high-volume banquet settings. · Visually monitor all kitchen and service areas to ensure 100% compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards. · Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu engineering and merchandising that reflects the unique needs of each specific outlet or event space.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required, advanced degree in hospitality related field preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a department manager in hotel Food and Beverage, a large restaurant, kitchen, catering operation; or a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an assistant manager in a hotel Food and Beverage department or at a high volume, full-service restaurant or catering operation.
• Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, preparation techniques, beverage operations and wines.
• Mathematical abilities in order to determine and track inventory, controls, revenue productions, and other hotel financial statement.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint helpful, Outlook and touch screen POS systems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Dependable and reliable to meet the demands of a 24 hour operation with flexibility to work a varied schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays and the ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively handle guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local competition and current industry trends
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills to include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language to understand menus, special promotions, record orders, and communicate with guests to explain orders.
• Ability to stand and move throughout continuously to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Lancaster County Food Handler and Responsible Beverage Service certification, ServSafe Training Certification as well as any additional training/certification requirements per Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Marriott and Lancaster County.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Must be able to represent the company in a professional, well-groomed and courteous manner.
• Ability to develop subordinates to enhance advancement in the hotel and corporation.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree in hospitality related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint helpful, Outlook and touch screen POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide active, hands-on management across all dining rooms, banquet spaces, and satellite outlets to ensure brand consistency and service excellence.
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen teams to monitor food quality, portion control, and plate presentation; assist in BOH workflows during peak periods to ensure efficiency.
• Bridge the gap between the kitchen and service staff, ensuring clear communication, streamlined "line-to-table" logistics, and rapid resolution of operational bottlenecks.
• Help with the execution of large-scale events, overseeing the transition from kitchen preparation to banquet service and final breakdown.
• Analyze P&L performance for all outlets, with a focus on labor optimization, food/beverage cost control, and maximizing revenue across different venue types.
• Train and mentor a versatile workforce capable of operating in various environments, from concierge and casual outlets to high-volume banquet settings.
• Visually monitor all kitchen and service areas to ensure 100% compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu engineering and merchandising that reflects the unique needs of each specific outlet or event space.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance offered for full time associates following initial waiting period
• 401K for eligible associates following 90 days of employment
• Paid vacation time for eligible associates
• Free employee parking on site
• Free meal during each shift worked
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resort locations & Marriott worldwide locations
• Free/discounted movie tickets at Marcus Theater locations
• Marriott Brand training and development
• Ability to transfer and promote within Marcus Hotels & Resorts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees