Food & Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Food & Beverage Manager to provide excellent customer service and leadership at Coppin's Restaurant and Knowledge Bar & Social Room inside the beautiful Hotel Covington and North by Hotel Covington.

Hotel Covington embodies the transformation of a celebrated, century-old downtown building into a modern luxury hotel. As the first of its genre in the market, Hotel Covington appeals to business and leisure travelers accustomed to upscale hotels in primary markets seeking an authentic and locally influenced experience. The hotel draws inspiration from the local culture and cultivates a following through a sense of civic pride and exciting food & beverage along with our addition, North by Hotel Covington.

Hotel Covington pulls inspiration from its northern and southern sister cities, but a cohesive mix of styles ultimately lends individuality. A story told through regional and local sourcing, and will become the pulse of Covington and beyond: unique yet comfortable, casual yet refined, and timeless yet evolving.

• Operations & Service Execution
• Guest Experience & Business Development
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Communication & Shift Management
• Food, Beverage & Service Standards
• Financial, Inventory & Operational Controls
• Facilities, Safety & Compliance

· Previous restaurant, bar, lounge, hotel or upscale hospitality management experience required.

· Strong leadership, communication, organization, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

· Experience using POS systems, scheduling tools, inventory platforms, Microsoft Office, and hospitality communication tools.

· Ability to lead with professionalism, confidence, urgency, discretion, and a calm guest-focused presence.

· Excellent knowledge of food, wine, beer, cocktails, current beverage trends, and elevated dining service.

· Flexible availability required, including mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, holidays, special events, and peak business periods.

· Polished, approachable, and service-minded leadership style.

· Strong floor presence with the ability to anticipate guest and team needs.

· Comfortable engaging with hotel guests, local patrons, VIPS, event attendees, and late-night bar guests.

· High attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, consistency, and elevated hospitality.

· Ability to motivate a diverse team, hold standards, and build a positive workplace culture.

· Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly during high-volume or unexpected situations.

· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

· Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items typically required in restaurant and bar operations.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent movement, guest interaction, and changing priorities.

· Ability to work around kitchen, bar, dining room, lobby, patio, event, and storage environments as business needs require.

The Salyers Group and vR Hospitality are equal opportunity employers, and we are committed to creating a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all team members and applicants.