Food and Beverage Manager

Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

About Us:

The Inn at Burklyn is a luxury family owned boutique inn in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. In addition to lodging, we offer a high-end restaurant, curated private dinners, weddings, retreats, and seasonal events. We're looking for a hands-on manager to lead our food & beverage operations and coordinate on-site events. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations (front-of-house and bar)
• Hire, train, and schedule FOH staff
• Oversee bar and beverage program (beer, wine, cocktails)
• Manage and respond to emails regarding events and restaurant
• Execution of event planning
• Liaise daily with kitchen staff and Innkeeper to maintain smooth service
• Manage OpenTable reservations and guest communication
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
• Communicate with guests, vendors, and event clients
• Track inventory and place orders as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in hospitality or event management (inns, restaurants, weddings, or resorts)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and occasional holidays
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure
• Experience with Think Reservations, OpenTable, and Heartland (Now Genius) POS systems
• Bartending or mixology background
• Wedding or group event planning experience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Seasonal schedule flexibility
• Beautiful work environment
• Team-focused culture with hands-on owners

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts, Local Hiking, Mountain Bike Trails Ski Mountain is 10 minutes from the property

Required Skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Strong Organizational Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving Skills

Team Management Skills

Event Coordination Skills

Adaptability to Changing Schedules

Attention to Detail in Service Delivery

Ability to Multitask

Conflict Resolution skills

Creativity in Event Planning

Knowledge of Food and Beverage Pairings

Networking Skills With Vendors and Clients

Ability to Maintain a Positive Work Culture

Time Management Skills

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