Food and Beverage Manager

About Us

At MML Hospitality, our mission is to create some of the world’s most memorable hospitality experiences—where design, culture, food, and high-touch service come together seamlessly.

Inside Austin’s landmark hotel, The Driskill, MML operates a dynamic culinary portfolio. This role directly manages two of the hotel’s most beloved concepts:

• 1886 Cafe & Bakery: A bustling, iconic all-day dining favorite known for comfort dishes, classic breakfasts, artisan pastries, and warm neighborhood hospitality.

• The Victorian: A two-level, Western-inspired watering hole blending Old West saloon heritage with English pub charm—featuring craft cocktails, heritage whiskeys, live music, and pub fare.

We are seeking a versatile, hands-on Food & Beverage Manager to oversee daily floor operations across both 1886 Cafe & Bakery and The Victorian. Reporting to the F&B Director, you will transition seamlessly between daytime cafe pace and vibrant nighttime bar energy—driving service execution, guest engagement, beverage flow, and team leadership across both venues.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume, multi-outlet environment, balancing daytime coffee-and-breakfast precision with high-energy evening bar service.

• Maintain an active floor presence, driving daytime service at 1886 Cafe and transitioning to oversee evening energy, live music, and bar flow at The Victorian.

• Ensure MML steps of service, seating efficiency, food presentation, and beverage quality standards are strictly upheld in both venues.

• Act as a primary face of the house, welcoming local regulars, hotel guests, and downtown visitors with genuine Texas warmth.

• Address guest feedback with grace and speed, ensuring memorable recovery and repeat visits.

• Manage beverage operations at The Victorian—ensuring proper cocktail execution, tap line care, whiskey stock, and live music flow.

• Assist with weekly/monthly F&B inventories, pour cost management, waste tracking, and retail bakery/beverage ordering for 1886 Cafe.

• Oversee POS management, daily shift cash drop reconciliation, labor scheduling, and FOH staffing allocations across both outlets.

• Recruit, train, coach, and motivate servers, bartenders, baristas, hosts, and support staff.

• Lead daily pre-shift meetings for both teams to align on specials, service focus areas, and high-volume expectations.

• Enforce all food safety, sanitation, TABC, and Serv Safe compliance guidelines across both spaces.

• Experience:
  
  2–4+ years of restaurant management or beverage leadership experience in high-volume dining, high-traffic cafes, or dynamic bar/lounge environments. Hotel restaurant experience is a plus.

• Dual-Pace Versatility:
  Comfortable managing early morning cafe/bakery operations as well as late-night bar service and live entertainment.

• Beverage & Food Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of high-volume breakfast/lunch service mechanics, craft cocktails, spirits, beer, and coffee/cafe service.

• Leadership Style:
  Energetic, floor-focused coach who leads by example alongside staff.

• Tech Literacy:
  Proficiency with POS systems (Toast/MICROS), reservation engines, and inventory/scheduling platforms.

• Certifications:
  
  Current TABC and Food Handler certifications required.

• Competitive Compensation

• Bonus Potential:
  Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Healthcare & Wellness:
  Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off:
  Generous PTO policy

• Retirement: 401(k) plan options

• Perks & Discounts:
  Dining, retail, and hospitality discounts across all MML Hospitality concepts and hotel properties

• Career Advancement:
  Clear pathways for growth within MML’s growing multi-concept portfolio

Submit your resume along with a brief note detailing your background in high-volume food and beverage management.

MML Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.