Assistant Food and Beverage Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises Food and Beverage (F&B)/culinary daily operations, and monitors compliance with all F&B policies, standards, and procedures. Assists in the ordering of F&B supplies, cleaning supplies, and uniforms. Supervises staffing levels to verify that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met. Manages day-to-day operations, monitors quality, and standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. Maintains the operating budget, and verifies that standards and legal obligations are followed.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

Assisting in Managing Day-to-Day Operations

• Orders Food and Beverage (F&B) supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms.

• Supervises daily F&B/culinary shift operations and monitors compliance with all F&B policies, standards and procedures.

• Supports and supervises an effective monthly self inspection program.

• Operates all department equipment as necessary and reports malfunctions.

• Supervises staffing levels to verify that guest service, operational needs, and financial objective are met.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

• Maintains the operating budget, and verifies that standards and legal obligations are followed.

• Celebrates and fosters decisions that result in successes as well as failures.

• Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to verify understanding.

• Coordinates cleaning program in all F&B areas (e.g.,General clean), identifying trends and making recommendation for improvements.

• Follows property specific second effort and recovery plan.

• Maintains availablility and is approachable to all team members.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the brand specific service culture.

 

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Manages day-to-day operations, monitors quality, and standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Stays readily available/approachable for all guests.

• Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.

• Responds in a timely manner to customer service department request.

 

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Performs hourly job function if necessary.

• Extends professionalism and courtesy to team members at all times.

• Maintains budgets, operating statements and payroll progress report.

• Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.