Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Company Description

Only a two-hour drive from New York City, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection is a luxury country retreat located in the idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut. Set on 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands, the property defines New England elegance and is renowned as one of the northeast’s most lauded luxury hideaways. Boasting 35 guest rooms, the hotel offers exceptional service and gracious attention to guest’s personalized needs.

Wellness amenities include The Retreat at Mayflower Inn, a 20,000 sq. ft. sanctuary aiming to purify and detoxify through holistic treatments, promote wellbeing, and leave guests feeling relaxed and renewed. The resort also boasts expansive gardens, a tennis court, miles of hiking trails, a standalone two-story private-event space, The Huntress boutique, and two dining venues including The Garden Room for New England-inspired fine dining and the Tap Room for casual country fare.

Be the culinary orchestrator behind our dining experiences, combining a passion for gastronomy with strategic management to ensure unparalleled service and delectable offerings. From menu planning to staff coordination, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a culinary haven that leaves a lasting impression on our guests.

• Oversee day-to-day food and beverage operations, ensuring seamless coordination between the kitchen and front-of-house staff, maintaining high standards of service, and promptly addressing any issues to guarantee guest satisfaction.
• Train, mentor, and motivate the food and beverage team, fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, and teamwork, while consistently implementing best practices and service standards.
• Efficiently manage inventory levels, monitor stock rotation, and implement cost-control measures to optimize resource usage and minimize waste, contributing to the overall financial success of the department.
• Actively engage with guests, gathering feedback on dining experiences, and use this information to continuously improve service quality, address concerns, and ensure the highest levels of guest satisfaction.

• Three or more years experience in a similar capacity at a top restaurant group or luxury hotel.
• Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Experience in completing administrative tasks, including reporting, budgeting, project management, etc.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department operational needs.

MFI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MFI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MFI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.