Food and Beverage Manager

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

WASHINGTON, DC

The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all property food and beverage operations while maintaining a profitable department with high-quality products and service levels. The Food and Beverage Manager is expected to market ideas to promote business, reduce employee turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, and meet budgeted productivity while delivering the highest levels of service.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor industry trends, take appropriate action to maintain a competitive and profitable operation, including updating cocktail lists and menu items as necessary

Prepare the F&B budget and monitor department performance accordingly

Work with the General Manager and keep informed of F&B issues as they arise

Coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in the F&B department

Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner

Organize and conduct department meetings on a regular basis

Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations

Ensure departmental training and compliance of SOP's

Interview candidates for front-of-house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals

Conduct and/or attend all required meetings, including pre-event and post-event meetings

Provide employees with the tools and environment they need to deliver an exceptional dining experience

Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement

Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portions, and appearance of food

GUEST SERVICE & SATISFACTION

Create an unforgettable dining experience in either the restaurant or the banquet facilities

Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner

Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings

Maintain high standards of team's personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags

Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions

Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Perform other duties as requested by management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

College degree and five years of related experience in hotel operations

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Significant attention to detail

Complete understanding of NOI profitability and budget goals

Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, and liquor laws and regulations

Computer skills required - experience with Hotel information systems preferred

Salary starting at $70K and is based on experience.

Position Information

Company: Charlestowne Hotels

Position: Food and Beverage Manager

Status: Full Time

Shift: First (Day), Second (Afternoon)

Req #: 10612683

Date Posted: May 30, 2025

Location: 411 New York Ave NE, Washington, US, DC, 20002

Job Category: Food & Beverage