Traveling Food and Beverage Manager

Traveling Food and Beverage Managers

Traveling Food and Beverage Managers needed to travel among our 130 hotels in 18 states (and growing!) to provide customer service to guests of our hotels by performing the below duties.

Candidates must have:

• Valid Driver License
• Insurance driving record
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Reliable transportation

Candidates will receive food/mileage reimbursements and hotel accommodations

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Trained in restaurant operations and must be able to work any position in the restaurant as needed, including front of the house.
• Full knowledge of culinary cost control operation to include inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Knowledge of P&L statements and accountability.
• Ensure restaurant is properly maintained and in full compliance with all federal, state and local health codes.
• Manage hiring, supervision and development of hourly staff.
• Develop talent by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations and conducting performance reviews/conversations.
• Monitor staff morale by taking action to correct breakdowns in employee satisfaction and engagement at the restaurant.
• Qualified knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on production, cost controls and presentation.
• Assure food is prepared according to menu and recipe specifications.
• Inspect meals and assure standards for appearance, palatability, temperature and serving times are met.
• Meets with sales staff, customers, or client groups to resolve menu inconsistencies or to plan menus for special occasions.

Responsible for following all KHC policies and procedures as set forth in the KHC handbook and property specific guidelines/standards. These policies include dress code, safety, and performance standards. Employees must also maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.

Directly supervises 1-25 employees in the Food and Beverage Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or one to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

May require franchise specific certification. ServSafe certification a plus. Valid driver's license and proof of insurability required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All employees must follow proper safety precautions at all times to avoid injuries. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle, grasp or type. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or twist; talk or hear; and to push, pull or lift over 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.