Chef/Food & Beverage Manager - Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Cruz

Job Details: Job Location: Santa Cruz Hotel LP

• Santa Cruz, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Any, We are looking for a professional food and beverage manager to be responsible for managing all F&B operations and for delivering an excellent guest experience. The successful candidate will be able to forecast, plan and manage all F&B orders, staff and finance. The goal is to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement. F&B Manager Responsibilities: Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines for Food, Liquor and Payroll to the highest standards Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service and resolve customer complains as appropriate Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements Market the Food and Beverage outlet, package deals, promotions, displays, decorations and presentations within corporate guidelines to capture more in house guests and a larger share of the local market to meet/exceed sales and financial goals and objectives Identify customers’ needs and respond proactively to all of their concerns Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel Establish schedules and follow all policies and procedures Comply with all health and safety regulations Report to management regarding sales results and productivity Develop daily check-lists for each department and each shift. Ensure these are being done and done well Review all payroll punches on a bi weekly basis and approve time off requests Ensure proper staffing, planning and execution of banquets and events Performing daily walk-through to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Marriott International standards Review all adjustments daily and ensure proper notes are made BSA for F&B Food Safety Logs Ordering Food, Beer, Wine, Liquor Knowledge and understanding of Lightspeed Perform daily huddles Monthly inventory and weekly bar inventory Attend and actively participate in weekly department meetings This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein.

Qualifications

Requirements

Proven food and beverage management experience Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently Mastery in delegating multiple tasks Communication and leadership skills Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices Must work a minimum of 50+ hours per week Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets Guest-oriented and service-minded Education: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

TIPS or CARE beverage service training and certification, or the ability to obtain local certifications as required by law. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout shift. Requires ability to complete physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, and lifting continuously throughout the shift.