Hotel Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Elysée New York is entering a new chapter as an intimate luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The hotel blends the elegance of a historic New York residence with the warmth and cultural spirit of a European luxury hotel, delivering a guest experience built on genuine hospitality, considered detail, and quiet discretion. Elysée New York by Wunderkind Hotels is managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, one of North America's leading hospitality management companies.

At the heart of Elysée New York is Salon Sanssouci, the hotel's intimate, residential-style lounge, inspired by the elegance and relaxed hospitality of Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, Germany. More than a hotel lounge, Salon Sanssouci is the social and cultural living room of the hotel, which has been a New York City icon for 100 years. Salon Sanssouci is a place where guests begin their morning, gather throughout the day, and settle into evening conversation.

True to its French meaning “without worries,” Salon Sanssouci carries the details, so guests never have to. The experience is refined but never formal, handled with warmth and discretion.

Elysée New York is seeking an experienced, service-driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to help direct the daily operations across Salon Sanssouci and the hotel's food and beverage operations. Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager and the Director of Operations, this individual supervises front-of-house associates, maintains service and cleanliness standards, and serves as the manager on duty for Salon Sanssouci during assigned shifts.

The Food & Beverage operation runs to Leading Quality Assurance and Forbes 5-Star standards, and the Senior Assistant Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for translating those standards into daily service behavior, team coaching, and consistent execution. This position requires flexibility across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on occupancy and business demands.

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the restaurant, lounge, in-room dining, and other assigned Food & Beverage outlets.

• Lead by example in providing exceptional hospitality: greeting guests, monitoring the dining experience, resolving concerns, and ensuring prompt service recovery.

• Serve as the manager on duty for the restaurant during assigned shifts, assuming leadership responsibilities in the F&B Manager's absence.

• Review guest comments, online reviews, guest satisfaction scores, and loyalty program feedback to identify service improvement opportunities.

• Supervise restaurant associates during assigned shifts, ensuring exceptional guest service and compliance with Elysée New York and brand standards.

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, and evaluating restaurant associates.

• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to review occupancy, reservations, VIP arrivals, menu changes, promotions, safety topics, and service expectations.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful work environment through coaching, recognition, communication, and accountability.

• Monitor staffing levels and assist in adjusting schedules based on business volume, occupancy forecasts, and special events, helping control labor costs.

• Ensure restaurant opening, shift transition, and closing procedures are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Monitor inventory levels of food, beverages, linens, china, glassware, silverware, menus, and operating supplies, communicating replenishment needs to management.

• Assist in controlling food, beverage, labor,…