Food & Beverage Manager
9 days ago
Albuquerque
Job Description Are you inspired by food and beverage innovations and creative ideas? Are you a Leader looking for a new challenge? If so, we’d love to talk to you! Volare’, a vibrant, independent roof-top bar, is looking for an experienced food and beverage leader to bring that creativity and ensure all our food and beverage offerings are cutting edge new, fresh and craveable. Volare’ is located on the 7th floor of the Element by Westin Uptown. This position provides an opportunity for the creative mind to thrive. Come to work for a growing hotel management company, where we offer a competitive salary, “We’ve got your back” is our culture, and career development is our focus. Enjoy access to health care, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, and hotel discounts in the Marriott worldwide system. Job Description: The Food & Beverage Manager leads all front-of-house and back-of-house food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional guest service and consistent quality. This role actively supports and participates in daily service, manages inventory and labor, and leads a high-performing team to exceed brand standards and business goals. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee and participate in daily food and beverage operations to ensure a high level of quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction., • Partner with kitchen leadership to manage food purchasing, prep, portioning, and cost control., • Review and analyze menu item profitability; recommend pricing strategies to achieve budgeted revenue goals., • Monitor inventory levels and place timely orders for food, beverage, and supplies., • Ensure compliance with brand standards for service delivery, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation., • Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and coach food and beverage team members., • Maintain compliance with state alcohol laws, NM ServSafe certification, and food safety practices., • Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally, using feedback to improve service., • Coordinate with hotel departments on banquet and event needs, adjusting staffing as needed based on the business forecast and event orders., • Lead by example during peak periods, working alongside staff to model best practices., • Perform and submit month-end inventory counts and cost reports timely., • Secure all food and beverage inventory; follow proper documentation and invoice forwarding procedures., • Able to walk and stand for extended periods., • Regularly lift 25–50 pounds; occasionally push or pull up to 75 pounds., • Comfortable bending, stooping, reaching, and assisting with cleaning tasks., • 5 years' experience leading high-performing Food & Beverage teams, • Experience with mixology, current trends, ingredients needed., • Experience in working with Influencers, Social Media marketing tactics & knowledge of current Social Media methods used., • Ability to obtain NM Serv Safe Managers License & New Mexico Alcohol Servers Certification, • Previous hotel experience a plus, • Marriot experience or franchise brand experience a plus