Senior Food & Beverage Manager

AccorHotel • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of the Food & Beverage operations, while maintaining a profitable Food & Beverage outlet and high-quality products and service levels. He/she is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high. Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.

Requirements

• 2 years of F&B Management experience in a luxury hotel or restaurant required
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Proficient knowledge of wines, spirits and mixed drink preparation.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Required to be standing for extended amount of time.
• Flexibility in schedules required to flex depending to the operation to include nights, weekends and holiday availability
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to communicate in a complete and consistent manner with internal departments and guests of the hotel.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Raffles Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Must be implementing standards outlined by Forbes and LQA in everyday service and ensure they are being followed consistently.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Comply with Raffles Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the outlet.
• Supervise outlet personnel along with other managers.
• Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner offering solutions or clarified details and updates.
• Work with other Food & Beverage managers and keep them informed of issues as they arise.
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
• Assist in coordinating and monitoring all phases of Loss Prevention in the outlet.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly actions plans.
• Monitor quality of service in Food & Beverage outlets.
• Assist in menu planning and preparation.
• Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure compliance with SOP’s in all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
• Be visible on the floor and assist staff as needed during each meal period.
• Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Raffles Hotel standards.
• Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlet (if applicable), including buffet and three-meal concept standards.
• Ensure the training of employees on SOP’s and technical job tasks.
• Be involved in and/or conduct departmental and hotel training.
• Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals.
• Complete tip reporting.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Hold outlet personnel accountable to the hotel, department and position standards.
• Discipline and recognize when appropriate.
• Assisting direct supervisor and upper management in associate reviews and internal follow up requirements
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family.
• Excellent Company benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Personalized development opportunities across Accor's extensive brand portfolio.
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager