Food & Beverage Manager

About the Role

At Town and Country Resort, we're looking for a dynamic Food & Beverage Manager who understands that the bar is more than just a place to grab a drink—it's the heartbeat of the guest experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, know your way around craft cocktails, wine lists, draft systems, inventory controls, and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to meet you.

Every day is different. One moment you're crafting a signature cocktail program for a new restaurant concept, and the next you're leading beverage service for a gala with thousands of guests. With multiple restaurants, bars, outdoor venues, and one of San Diego's premier convention resorts, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career with an outstanding hospitality team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of multiple beverage outlets, bars, and lounges.
• Inspire, coach, and develop bartenders, servers, and supervisors to deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Create memorable beverage experiences through innovative cocktail menus, seasonal features, and premium spirit, beer, and wine programs.
• Partner with culinary leadership to develop food and beverage pairings and promotions.
• Maintain beverage cost controls through inventory management, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Monitor labor productivity while ensuring outstanding service standards.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal alcohol regulations, including responsible beverage service.
• Analyze sales trends and identify opportunities to grow revenue and profitability.
• Work closely with Marketing and Events to create exciting beverage activations and resort experiences.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness, safety, and operational standards throughout all beverage operations.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive Food & Beverage management experience with significant beverage leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing high-volume resort, hotel, restaurant, or entertainment venue beverage programs.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktail development, and current industry trends.
• Experience with beverage inventory systems, ordering, and cost management.
• Proven leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive during high-volume periods while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, push and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Walking and standing on hard surfaces during the course of the day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience opening new beverage concepts or redesigning cocktail programs.
• Background in banquet and convention beverage operations.
• Experience working in a luxury resort or destination hospitality environment.

Pay

Salary range $71,000 to $74,000.