Food & Beverage Manager

Description

Salary Range - $70,000 - $85,000 (BASED ON EXPERIENCE)

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Food & Beverage Manager will be responsible for the overall operation of the Otium Restaurant & Bar and Ladro Café Coffee Bar. This can include, but is not limited to: hiring, training, scheduling and counseling of all staff members in these departments, the overall condition of the Restaurant, Storage and Liquor rooms. Responsible for ordering supplies and equipment, as well as managing pars and orders. Responsible to enforce all hotel policies including, but not limited to employee appearance, attendance and punctuality, service standards and completion of job duties. Responsible to hold regular department meetings and to drive employee engagement and retention. This position requires the manager to be on the floor of the restaurant/bar approximately 75% of the time. The manager is to assist with guest service in any way possible.

This position reports to the Director of Food & Beverage and may be required to work a flexible schedule as needed based on business needs. This will include day and evening shifts, both weekdays, weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for the organization of the liquor room and beer/wine cooler. Maintain inventory log. Enforce policies regarding these areas including liquor requisitions.
• Responsible for the liquor par levels in beverage areas.
• Ensuring beverage staff members follow proper procedures for ordering, pouring, and cashiering.
• Coordinate all aspects of large groups with reservations in the restaurant/beverage.
• Responsible for reservations on holidays.
• Responsible for monthly beverage inventory.
• Set up and monitor regular contests and promotions.
• Assist with implementation of special promotions.
• Conduct inspections of work areas regularly and address items that need attention.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Understand the mission, vision and game plan of the hotel.
• Strong leadership skills and has the ability to apply them.
• Establish goals and objectives to improve the department.
• Ability to understand Guests’ service needs.
• Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration and complete all work assigned.
• Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.
• Ability to converse calmly with irate Guests’, co-workers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers and other departments as part of a team. Ability to build morale and spirit.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and arrive on time in a neat and alert condition and adhere to company dress standards.
• Ability to follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation.
• Ability to meet or exceed productivity and performance standards and complete tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Ability to take and give direction.
• Ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly in resolving complaints and problems.

BENEFITS:

• Medical (Anthem)
• Dental (Aetna)
• Vision (VSP) and Life (The Hartford)
• Voluntary Benefits including Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life (The Hartford)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Vacation and Sick Pay (Seattle PSST)
• Wellness Works Program
• Education Assistance Program
• $10 meal credit/ Day worked
• Commuter – 40% subsidized
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brand globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
• Two pairs of slip resistant shoes a year

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 2 years’ restaurant manager or assistant restaurant manager experience.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Food Permit required
• MAST Permit required
• ServeSafe Certified required within 60 days.

Astra Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please call (206) 348-3125 or email Deanne Shawley at Deanne.shawley@astrahotelseattle.com to let us know the nature of your request.