Food and Beverage Manager

Description

SkyBeach Hotel and Marina:

SkyBeach Hotel and Marina is an upscale resort-style hotel located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida. We are committed to providing our guests with an exceptional experience in a luxurious and tech-forward environment. Our hotel features state-of-the-art amenities, including a private beach and marina, and aims to redefine industry standards. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team as the Hotel Food and Beverage Manager.

Job Summary:

The Hotel Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel's food and beverage operations, ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction and profitability. This role involves strategic planning, management of staff, inventory control, and maintaining quality standards in food and beverage services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive food and beverage strategy aligned with the hotel's overall goals and objectives.
• Analyze market trends and customer preferences to enhance the hotel's offerings.
• Collaborate with chefs and culinary staff to create innovative and appealing menus.
• Ensure that menus reflect current food trends, dietary needs, and local preferences.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, room service, and catering.
• Monitor service standards to ensure a consistently high level of guest satisfaction.
• Develop and manage budgets for the food and beverage department.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Implement effective inventory management systems to control costs and minimize waste.
• Establish relationships with suppliers to ensure the availability of high-quality products at competitive prices.
• Recruit, train, and manage a diverse team of food and beverage professionals.
• Set performance expectations, conduct regular evaluations, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Foster a customer-focused culture and ensure that all staff members provide exceptional service.
• Address guest feedback promptly and implement improvements based on customer input.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food handling standards.
• Stay informed about industry trends and changes in regulations affecting the food and beverage sector.
• Supervises staffing levels to verify that guest service, operational needs, and financial objective are met.
• Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence

Qualifications

SkyBeach Hotel and Marina:

SkyBeach Hotel and Marina is an upscale resort-style hotel located in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida. We are committed to providing our guests with an exceptional experience in a luxurious and tech-forward environment. Our hotel features state-of-the-art amenities, including a private beach and marina, and aims to redefine industry standards. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team as the Hotel Food and Beverage Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Food and Beverage Manager in a hotel or similar establishment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends, food safety, and customer service principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends..
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills..
• Ability to execute appropriate action plans.
• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• The ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, coworkers, the public, guests, and vendors.
• Exceptional organizational skills, efficiency, and strong time management abilities to ensure smooth and well-coordinated operations within the role.

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000