Food & Beverage Manager

Immediate position available. Busy private country club, located close to St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Ruskin, Apollo Beach and Brandon areas.

Full time salary position, vacation pay, sick pay along with health benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reports to the Director of Operations and works directly with the Head Chef. The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Member and guest hospitality requirements are supported with the highest levels of customer service. Manage the day-to-day operations, supervise and delegate responsibilities among staff, organize schedules and activities, set objectives and guidelines. They must also promote and ensure a safe and healthy environment for all staff and guests.

• Oversee daily food and beverage operations.
• Ensure the delivery of consistent high quality of food and beverage service to all members and guests.
• Communicate daily club events to service staff.
• Monitor service levels and table assignments.
• Effectively manage employee performance.
• Provide the necessary training and coaching for staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations with all food & beverage staff and conduct weekly meetings.
• Foster a safe working environment.
• Prepare and post weekly employee work schedules.
• Maintain up to date training and procedures manuals.
• Assist with maintenance of POS system by ensuring proper data entry, item pricing and other basic functions.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Attend to member issues.
• Respond to health and safety issues and emergencies.
• Develop methods of monitoring and maintaining costs and expenses including liquor, beer, minerals, labor, food, linen, restaurant supplies etc.
• Payroll duties including gratuities for service staff.
• Manage all reporting to the corporate office, including deposit reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Monitor all orders, inventories and invoices for accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College or diploma/degree in Hospitality and Tourism or related program is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• High Hospitality quotient person.
• Smart Serve Certification.
• Knowledge of restaurant and food and beverage operations.
• Familiar with POS systems, knowledge of IBS is a plus
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a busy food and beverage environment is preferred.
• Schedule includes evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Must be able to stand and walk for up to five (5) hours without sitting
• Clubs operate seven days per week. May be required to work evenings, weekends, holiday