Elliott Aster Food & Beverage Operations Manager

Job Number: 26106382 | Food and Beverage & Culinary | 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33701 | Full Time | On-site

Job Summary

Supervises daily Food and Beverage (F&B) shift operation and monitors compliance with all F&B policies, standards, and procedures. Manages day-to-day operations verifying that the quality, standards, and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. Maintains the operating budget and verifies that standards and legal obligations are followed. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; 4 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; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

Managing Day-to-Day Operations

• Assists in the ordering of Food and Beverage (F&B) supplies, cleaning supplies, and uniforms.
• Supervises daily F&B shift operation 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 malfunction.
• Supervises staffing levels to verify that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees.
• Verifies that all team members/supervisors understand the brand-specific philosophy.
• Maintains the operating budget and verifies that standards and legal obligations are followed.
• Assists supervisors in understanding team members' ever-changing needs and expectations, and how to exceed them.
• 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 recommendations for improvements.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
• Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, and passion for providing service.
• Follows property-specific second effort and recovery plan.
• Stays readily available/approachable for 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.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• 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 requests.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• 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.
• Comprehends budgets, operating statements, and payroll progress reports.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Pay

Pay Range: $68,000–$84,000 Annually | Bonus Eligible: Yes

About the Brand

The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four- and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract "The Individualist," someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative.