What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager position at The Vanderbilt?
Job Description
Be the orchestrator behind our dining experiences and banquet events, combining a passion for gastronomy with strategic management to ensure unparalleled service and delectable offerings. From menu planning to staff coordination, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a culinary haven that leaves a lasting impression on our guests.
- Supervise and lead food & beverage and banquet staff, ensuring they are well-trained and motivated to provide excellent service during events.
- Oversee day-to-day food and beverage operations, ensuring seamless coordination between the kitchen and front-of-house staff, maintaining high standards of service, and promptly addressing any issues to guarantee guest satisfaction.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and expectations for each event, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Manage logistical details such as room setup, audio-visual requirements, and catering, ensuring all elements align with event plans.
- Address and resolve issues or challenges that may arise during events promptly and professionally, maintaining a positive atmosphere for clients and guests.
- Assist in budgeting for banquet events, monitoring expenses, and ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining service quality.
- Implement and enforce quality control measures to uphold high standards of service and conduct post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
- Train, mentor, and motivate the food and beverage team, fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, and teamwork, while consistently implementing best practices and service standards.
- Efficiently manage inventory levels, monitor stock rotation, and implement cost-control measures to optimize resource usage and minimize waste, contributing to the overall financial success of the department.
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Additional Information
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest : @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.
Vanderbilt Hotel LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M / F / D / V. Vanderbilt Hotel LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vanderbilt Hotel LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
