Food & Beverage Manager

Vintners Resort is an intimate, 78-room luxury resort and spa located in the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country. Nestled on 92 breathtaking acres of lush vineyards, Vintners Resort is more than just a destination—it's an experience. Our world-class resort and hotel blend exceptional hospitality with the art of fine dining to create unforgettable moments for our guests. If you have a passion for delivering outstanding service and crafting memorable experiences amidst the beauty of wine country, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team.    We are recruiting an enthusiastic, hardworking and experienced Food and Beverage Manager! If you can demonstrate exemplary customer service skills, an extensive food and beverage background, the ability to lead, train and motivate staff and the desire to ensure quality experience to our guests then please apply.   Compensation: $76,000 - $85,000 per year   Summary: As the Food and Beverage Manager, responsibilities include supervising front of the house food and beverage operations and creating a high level of service to all guests’ property wide. Areas of assignment will include John Ash, River Vine Café, Event Center and Off-Site as assigned by the Food & Beverage Director.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Manages FOH staff for the resort.  Ensure all event staff communicates in a knowledgeable, professional, and gracious manner that is consistent with company standards Responsible for hiring, scheduling, supervising, motivating, and training all event staff Hires and develops key staff members and ensures training and development Actively supports corrective action and counseling of employees Ensures proper on-boarding of new staff in accordance with company policies and procedures Ensures events are adequately and efficiently always staffed by scheduling event staff and captains properly, maintaining established FOH labor budgets Supports Back of House operations Ensures quality and standards of food and service remains consistent with overall property vision Direct the training of all F&B staff on all aspects of the operations. Inspire, coach, train, and develop the F&B management team and staff. Communicate with all staff to ensure that they have adequate help and the tools that are required to do their job. Responsible for refining operating standards and practices as needed based on business conditions. Direct focus on service, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Maintain the quality and consistency of the guest experience. Focus on creative cost control and revenue generating solutions. Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Vintners Resort management, local, state, and federal regulations and compliance standards are met. Establishes and maintains policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage Department. Work in tandem with Sales and the Culinary team to drive the experience in all outlets, to drive the sale and growth of this business segment and stays atop restaurant trends and communicates relevant information effectively to the team. Changes and applies food & beverage selections to Simphony, Tastevin, Creates and manages development of new business through dinners and special events Provides ongoing wine and liquor training Schedules staff tastings at wineries for educational purposes Other duties may be assigned   Supervisory Responsibilities:   Directly supervises all employees in Food & Beverage Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems   Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Skills and Abilities: Assertive hospitality skills (English required). Ability to solve problems. Ability to operate a point-of-sale machine. Ability to handle guest complaints. Ability to manage all operational functions in the dining room, patio and all function rooms   Benefits: 401(k) Cell phone reimbursement Medical, Dental and Vision Health insurance Vacation, Holiday and Sick Paid time off Generous employee discount    Schedule: Position will work onsite regularly. The schedule may vary depending on business priorities. EOE

Salary : $76,000 - $85,000