Senior Food & Beverage Manager

The Watergate Hotel 1997 • Washington, DC

131d

About The Position

The Food and Beverage Manager - Ops at The Watergate Hotel will oversee and assist with all food and beverage operations, ensuring guest satisfaction is the priority. This role involves promoting, booking, and coordinating social and corporate private dining events, as well as contributing to the marketing plan for the year. The manager will collaborate on ideas, programs, and activations, keeping the marketing and hotel teams updated on all pertinent information.

Requirements

• More than 2 years of college education in related fields or significant years of experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Three years of experience in food and beverage leadership positions.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and available to work varied hours.
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Must be a self-motivator and motivator of others.
• Must work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
• Sufficient knowledge of food and preparation.
• Mathematical skills, computer software aptitude, and some hotel operation knowledge.
• Knowledge of specific hospitality industry applications is desirable.
• Ability to relate to all levels of management and guests.
• Knowledge of food & beverage trends and concepts required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Able to lift, grasp, carry and/or push up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Create, recommend and implement promotions to drive business volume into the various outlets.
• Ensure that team members are trained and well versed on promotional programs.
• Understand all service standards and requirements as they relate to the various outlets and food and beverage operations.
• Have a thorough knowledge of hotel goals and ensure appropriate goals are assigned to the various outlets.
• Respond to customer trends, needs, issues, comments and opportunities to ensure a quality experience.
• Remain on the cutting edge of food and beverage experience and understand industry trends.
• Book reservations/group for Kingbird, The Next Whisky Bar and Top of the Gate for sizes from 2 to 40 guests.
• Maintain accurate PDR Revenue Worksheets.
• Plan all holidays from requesting menus from the chef to creating fact sheets & BEO's for each event.
• Respond to all inquiries regarding restaurant/private dining space.
• Negotiate and create proposals for clients to achieve maximum revenue/profit potential.
• Act as the liaison between the client and the hotel for all client needs.
• Create & Distribute BEO's.
• Supervise the execution of private dining events.
• Assist with and enforce all office policies and procedures.
• Coordinate release dates and menu changes with the Executive Chef and food & beverage director.
• Assist with payroll, update and check for missed punches and manage tips.
• Manage and create experiences for OpenTable & Tock.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees