Food & Beverage Manager

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Job Title: Food & Beverage Manager

Reports To: Director of Food & Beverage

About this Role: The Food & Beverage Manager is a forward thinking, self-starter who can successfully inspire others while cultivating a positive work environment. This role will be a creative and proven service leader pushing the envelope in food and beverage operations through understanding current trends in the industry. We are seeking a leader who has a passion for beverage operations including, but not limited to inventory management, wine education, craft cocktail programs and local breweries. This leader will possess a keen eye for attention to detail and a full understanding of higher service standards. A unique sense of humor coupled with innovative staff training and event planning will set them apart from others. Member interactions are crucial to the success of the food and beverage program.

Candidate Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or a related field strongly encouraged or applicable work experience. Ability to read, write, speak, follow and give written and/or oral directions in English. Other languages a plus.

Training and Experience: 2 years’ experience in a similar role for a private country club environment required. Must feel comfortable managing multiple restaurant and bar Outlets. Working as a head bartender or bar manager is a plus. Banquet and fine dining experience a plus.  Use of a Point of Sale (computer) system Jonas.

Job Knowledge:  Working knowledge of dining room, food and bar service, including the safe use of appropriate equipment. Proficient with member and guest relations, vendor relations, systems, employee relations, budgets and costs.

Job Summary:  Manages food and beverage front of house leadership team and service staff of Mansion Dining, Wheelhouse Café and Mariner’s Deck. Responsible for maximizing sales and profits while maintaining exceptional member relations. Has a strong passion for the beverage operations including wine, spirits and beer. The key to success will be fostering training and incentive programs.

Physical Abilities:  Must be able to work on feet, moving about at a quick pace for several hours at a time; Must be able to properly lift, move, and carry 35 pounds; including cases of wine, liquor and beer, and other equipment of the role as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all Food and Beverage Service Outlets and staff training at Epping Forest Yacht Club.

2. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include all meal periods, weekends and holidays.

3. Lead and develop Front of House team including all dining and bar operations staff at Epping Forest Yacht Club. This includes hiring, interviewing and onboarding of all new hires.

4. Responsible for the leadership, direction and development of beverage programming for Epping Forest Yacht Club including stock supplies, inventory control and menu development.

5. Directly affect the operation of all dining rooms with a hands-on presence on the floor with the service staff and supervisors.

6. Lead and develop the staff by conducting training classes on guest recognition initiatives, current and emerging industry trends, wine/spirits/beer education and hospitality touchpoints.

7. Review over group function/wedding sheets, and membership calendar daily to ensure proper levels of service personnel are scheduled for daily operations and private functions.

8. Establish and promote high standards of appearance, cleanliness, graciousness, and service within the team. Maintain high sanitation and safety standards. Lead and attend business related meetings as needed.

9. Ensure the service standards and steps of service are being used daily through hospitality touchpoint training and an active presence on the dining and event floor.

10. Perform and follow-up on any other duties as assigned by the Director of Food & Beverage.

11.Staff performance appraisals done on a timely and consistent basis.

12. Count monthly inventories of outlets, liquor, beer, and glassware.

13. Oversee daily scheduling of staff – working to reduce labor costs.

14. Maintain high sanitation and safety standards, in all restaurant bars by training and working daily with staff and organizing daily, weekly and monthly bar cleaning procedures.

15. Meet weekly with Food & Beverage supervisors to communicate status and needs.

16. Perform weekly payroll for all front of house staff members.

17. Conduct beverage orders weekly to ensure proper par levels are met in all outlets and for banquet event functions.

18. Ensure beverage transfers to all outlets are completed monthly.

19. Be consistently coaching and counseling all front of house staff members. Perform disciplinary actions when needed.

The above description reflects on the general details considered to describe the principal functions of the job. This is not a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. The management reserves the right to alter the above requirements at any time.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, Sick Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance
• 401(k)

Criteria for Evaluation

Evaluated on quality of service to members; Quality of job performance; Overall efficiency of the dining rooms and the Dining Room Service Staff; food and beverage related costs and control systems, attendance and punctuality; Clear understanding of the job elements; Attitude towards work environment, members and fellow employees; Initiative and self supervision; Ability to work as a team player to achieve the common goal of Epping Forest; Reliability, professional appearance and following set safety standards.

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.