Food and Beverage Manager

About Belden

A cherished heritage of hospitality has been distilled into the spirit of welcome you feel within Belden House and Mews. Created to delight and impress, Belden House is sumptuously designed and restored, brimming with splendor and perfectly appointed in every detail. It is reflected by a world-class team whose personalized, anticipatory intimate service is geared to providing a world class guest experience.

Who We Are

We value our staff, our guests, our community, and are committed to preserving the environment we inhabit. Our culture is all about collaboration, dedication, and best-in-class customer service. Details matter at Beldon. We love what we do, and we love rolling up our sleeves to help each other in any department, in any way. When any one person or department succeeds – we all succeed!

Main Duties

· This role will lead and own the execution of our Front Of House in conjunction with the overall F&B management team; including setup, service, and breakdown, as well as all reporting associated including but not limited to inventory, goods needed (alcoholic, non-alcoholic, dry and paper), and product 86 amongst others.

· Oversight of our ala carte dining, in-room dining, and assistance with banquet or events may be required. We are collaborative above all else, and you may be asked to assist other departments in time of need as well.

· The RM will own the financial goals and budget for the department and strive to optimize the P&L for the front of house.

· All managers become knowledge experts of our property, all departments and their offerings as well as special programming and the surrounding area. They must also ensure the same knowledge level is maintained for every member of their team.

· You will own the restaurant staff schedule including set up, execution, and break down while keeping within labor budgets and guidelines.

· It is essential that every space is set back to its original state at the end of every shift. All items are cleaned and returned to their proper place. The RM must coordinate future movements in setup efficiently while protecting the normal ambiance of the property.

• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

· 4 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager in a fine dining and/or hotel restaurant or a similar setting is preferred. A minimum of 1 year as a Restaurant Manager in a fine dining establishment is required with a track record of success.

· As a hotel restaurant which also offers in-room dining schedule flexibility is a must. We offer Breakfast, lunch, dinner and support event programs 365 days a year.

· You must have a current Servesafe certification as a Food Handlers Manager and Alcohol Safety (or equivalent).

· A minimum of 2 years’ experience overseeing scheduling and timecards is required. Experience with Paychex is preferred but not required.

· A strong understanding of wine is preferred though training will be provided as well.

· Experience with Micros, Tripleseat, Opera, and Resy are preferred but not required.

· CPR and First Aid certification is preferred, or you must pass the test once employed.

· You must have the ability to stand for long periods of time and to move around the grounds independently, which includes carrying trays on gravel paths.

· You must be able to regularly lift and move 40-50 pounds.

· All Staff must pass internal Fire Safety training.

Who You Are

· You are a naturally service minded and collaborative individual. You are always willing to jump in, roll up your sleeves and help any department with any task. ‘Not my job’ is not in your vocabulary.

· You are a professional both in presence and appearance. You easily build and maintain relationships with managers, peers, and the public alike. You understand what it means to be a Brand Ambassador!

· You are a proactive problem solver, who understands that different mind-sets and backgrounds lead to better solutions.

· You are punctual and accountable. You know that responsibility and reliability are key to success.

· You are a team player. When one of us succeed – We all succeed!

What We Offer:

· A benefit package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k, and an employee assistance program.

· Employee discounts for food and rooms when you are not working. A free meal for 2 in our dining room is offered quarterly for you to experience our newest seasonal offering.

· Free family-style meals are served twice daily when you are working.

· An employee incentive program.

· A culture that values learning, development, and internal promotions when appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Litchfield, CT 06759 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Litchfield, CT 06759: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,511.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Shift:

• Day shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Litchfield, CT 06759 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Litchfield, CT 06759: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000