Senior Food Beverage Manager

The Senior Food & Beverage Manager's primary job duties are to oversee the safe and efficient operation of the restaurant and other outlets where applicable (may include Lounge, Room Service, Banquets, etc.). This manager supervises a staff that consistently provides excellent guest service while promoting profitability for the hotel. He/She is also responsible for ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained at all times per state and federal regulations.

This position provides training, support, and resources to the restaurant and banquet staff and closely coordinates and communicates with the Executive Chef on anticipated volumes, scheduled events, menus, etc.

This employee must display effective listening and communication skills, initiative, ability to work independently and in teams, and lead by example. He/she must be able to exercise good judgment and discretion, display effective problem-solving skills, and provide excellent customer service. Additionally, he/she must have the ability to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and display a high level of professionalism, integrity, and follow through.

We expect our employees to approach their work with passion, enthusiasm, and attention to customer satisfaction. We also expect our employees to champion, embrace and live the company values.

• Integrity:
  We are honest, genuine, and transparent in our interactions.
• Concern For Others:
  We care for each other and our guests.
• Collaboration:
  
  We value diversity and  come as you are  spirit and personality.
• Accountability:
  We make mistakes, learn from them, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Hospitality Soul:
  We have fun creating lifelong memories for each other and our guests.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Upon hire you must complete the I-9 form within the first 3 days of employment.

• Regular attendance and reporting to work on time, ready to begin your shift is an essential function of employment (being tardy places an unfair burden on the team)
• Ability to work flexible schedules (including weekends, nights, holidays) to meet hotel/guest needs.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing (i.e., use appropriate language, display proper tone, attitude and body language when communicating)
• Ability to understand and follow instructions as directed by supervisor/manager.
• Working Safely is a condition of employment. All employees must follow the safety policies.
• Performing the job duties as described. (Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accommodating disabilities. If you believe you need an accommodation, please speak with your supervisor, General Manager, or Human Resources)

• Be polite, courteous and helpful to all guests and coworkers, displaying a positive  can do  attitude while maintaining a high level of professionalism consistent with the company values.
• Acknowledge our guests with a smile and friendly  hello . Promptly attend to guest needs
• Comply with all hotel policies and procedures, i.e., Employee Handbook, Conduct Policy, Safety Policy, etc.
• Comply with guest privacy standards.
• Report to your supervisor or the MOD, immediately, all injuries occurring while on duty, no matter how minor. (Fraud, Dishonesty and False Statements regarding an injury will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination)
• Act as a safety and security agent by identifying and reporting potential risks to guests and/or employees to the Manager or General Manager
• Arrive to work on time (follow call-out policy), and in appropriate work attire, (uniform, footwear) neat in appearance.
• Complete work in a timely manner and meet productivity standards/expectations.
• Keep work area clean, neat, and well organized.
• Demonstrate a team behavior and attitude of working together effectively to accomplish tasks (even if outside specific job duties)
• Seek approval from management prior to working overtime (i.e., punching in early or staying beyond scheduled shift)
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Supervise Restaurant, Meeting/Catering facilities and lounge
• Develop programs, menus, promotions and advertising to enhance sales, increase revenues, and drive guests to restaurant/outlets
• Communicate with Sales Dept. to facilitate effective and professional delivery of all meetings/banquet contracts
• Support all F&B employees; must be able to perform responsibilities of all positions should unexpected volume or training be required
• Prepare work schedules in accordance with forecasts, staffing guidelines and labor productivity goals
• Anticipate and recommend capital expenditures
• Assure all beverage servers are properly trained in local and state beverage service laws and comply with Lark Hotels beverage service policies and procedures
• Responsible for financial performance and GSTS goals as identified by Lark Hotels
• Enforce hotel's cash handling policies and procedures
• Coordinate restaurant supply…