F&B Manager - The Newbury Boston

Compensation Type Yearly Location The Newbury Boston at One Newbury Street, located in the premier shopping and dining neighborhood of Boston’s Back Bay, is an iconic property originally opened in 1927 as one of the first Ritz‑Carlton hotels in the U.S. and most recently was the Taj Boston. The building was recently transformed into a 286‑room luxury hotel with 16,000‑sq‑ft of stunning event spaces, signature dining experiences and a reimagined front entrance on Newbury Street. Overview The F&B Manager is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of F&B’s operations, while maintaining a profitable F&B outlet and high quality products and service levels. He/she is expected to market ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high. Responsibilities Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees. Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the outlet. Supervise outlet personnel. Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner. Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of issues as they arise. Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention. Assist in coordinating and monitoring all phases of Loss Prevention in the outlet. Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner. Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly action plans. Monitor quality of service in F&B outlets. Assist in menu planning and preparation. Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations. Ensure compliance with SOPs in all outlets. Ensure compliance with requisition procedures. Be visible on the floor and assist staff as needed during each meal period. Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards. Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlet (if applicable), including buffet and three‑meal concept standards. Ensure the training of employees on SOPs and technical job tasks. Be involved in and/or conduct departmental and hotel training (CARE, One to One), etc. Interview candidates for front‑of‑house F&B positions and follow standards for hiring approvals. Complete tip reporting. Ensure overall guest satisfaction. Oversee private events in function spaces and suites. Oversee quality of service in In Room Dining. Hold outlet personnel accountable to the hotel, department and position standards. Discipline and recognize when appropriate. Qualifications Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as requested by management. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. #J-18808-Ljbffr