Food & Beverage Admin
Ascent Hospitality · Birmingham, AL · 1 wk ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
About the role
The Food & Beverage Administrative Assistant supports the daily administrative, financial, and operational functions of the Food & Beverage department. This role ensures accurate inventory tracking, purchasing coordination, cost control documentation, and compliance with departmental standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update inventory logs across all F&B outlets.
- Assist in weekly and monthly inventory counts; verify accuracy and report discrepancies.
- Track product usage, waste, and variances to support cost control initiatives.
- Prepare and submit purchase orders based on operational needs and par levels.
- Communicate with vendors to confirm orders, deliveries, and product availability.
- Verify invoices against deliveries and ensure accuracy in pricing and quantities.
- Maintain organized records of all purchasing documentation.
- Support onboarding of new vendors and maintain vendor contact lists.
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for F&B documentation.
- Aid in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports (inventory, cost analysis, sales trends).
- Track and maintain checklists for opening/closing procedures, sanitation, and operational standards.
- Aid in scheduling updates and administrative coordination as needed.
- Aid in updating menus, specialty drink lists, and internal documents.
- Work closely with supervisors and managers to ensure all checklists and procedures are being followed.
- Provide administrative support during menu changes, events, and seasonal updates.
- Aid in coordinating banquet/event details related to inventory and supplies.
- Aid in supporting compliance with food safety, sanitation, and brand standards documentation.
- Ensure all documents, logs, and systems are consistently updated and accurate.
- Identify gaps in processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and consistency.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in handling financial and operational data.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; college coursework in hospitality, business, or accounting preferred.
- 1–3 years of administrative, accounting, or F&B support experience preferred.
- Experience with inventory systems, purchasing, or restaurant operations strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Qualifications
- Ensure all documents, logs, and systems are consistently updated and accurate.
- Identify gaps in processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and consistency.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in handling financial and operational data.
Skills
- Inventory systems
- Purchasing
- Restaurant operations
- Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Benefits
- Competitive Salary!
- Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
- 401k with employer MATCH!
- Paid PTO!
- Uniforms Provided for most positions!
- Team Member Hotel Discount Program!