Senior Food & Beverage Manager

Proper Hospitality LLC•Los Angeles, CA

30d

About The Position

THE SENIOR FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE IN LEADING, DEVELOPING, AND ELEVATING ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS WITHIN DOWNTOWN L.A. PROPER HOTEL. THIS ROLE DEMANDS A PASSIONATE HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL WITH A REFINED UNDERSTANDING OF LUXURY SERVICE, CULINARY EXCELLENCE, FINANCIAL ACUMEN, AND TEAM LEADERSHIP. THE SENIOR F&B MANAGER ENSURES EXCEPTIONAL GUEST EXPERIENCES, OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND STRONG FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ACROSS ALL DINING CONCEPTS, BARS, IN-ROOM DINING, AND PRIVATE EVENTS.

Requirements

Minimum 7–10 years of progressive food and beverage management experience, preferably in luxury or lifestyle hotels
Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple outlets or complex F&B operations
Strong knowledge of fine dining service, wine, spirits, and beverage operations
Demonstrated success in budgeting, cost control, and revenue optimization
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Sound understanding of local health, safety, and labor regulations

Nice To Haves

Sommelier certification or advanced beverage training
Experience with boutique or independent hotel concepts
Strong event, banquets, or experiential dining background
Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced luxury hospitality environment

Responsibilities

CHAMPION A CULTURE OF GENUINE HOSPITALITY, HIGH PERFORMANCE, AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL ACROSS ALL F&B OUTLETS
ENSURE SERVICE STANDARDS REFLECT THE HOTEL’S LUXURY POSITIONING AND BRAND IDENTITY
LEAD BY EXAMPLE ON THE FLOOR, ENGAGING WITH GUESTS AND RESOLVING SERVICE ISSUES WITH DISCRETION AND PROFESSIONALISM
PARTNER WITH THE CULINARY TEAM TO CURATE DISTINCTIVE, HIGH-QUALITY DINING EXPERIENCES
Oversee daily operations of all food and beverage venues, including restaurants, bars, lounges, in-room dining, and events
Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations
Develop and refine SOPs, service sequences, and quality control procedures
Manage outlet scheduling, labor deployment, and operational efficiencies
Develop and manage annual F&B budgets, forecasts, and profit strategies
Drive revenue growth through innovative programming, menu development, pricing strategies, and experiential offerings
Monitor financial performance including cost of goods, labor, and controllable expenses
Analyze KPIs and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability
Recruit, train, mentor, and retain top-tier hospitality professionals
Conduct performance evaluations and deliver ongoing coaching and feedback
Foster a collaborative environment between front-of-house, back-of-house, and hotel leadership
Support leadership succession planning and professional development initiatives
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Events teams to support hotel-wide initiatives
Lead F&B activations, seasonal programming, partnerships, and special events
Ensure menus, beverage programs, and service experiences align with brand storytelling and guest expectations