Senior Food and Beverage Manager

Description:

Located in the heart of Old Town Key West, Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished hospitality leader to oversee a dynamic and diverse food and beverage operation. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Food & Beverage Manager to lead all aspects of our food and beverage operation, including Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Key West Kitchen, Blue Mojito Pool Bar & Grill, In-Room Dining, and Banquet Events.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee multiple outlets and service environments, driving exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, colleague engagement, and financial performance. Working closely with culinary, sales, events, and hotel leadership teams, you will play a key role in shaping the resort's food and beverage strategy while developing future hospitality leaders.

What You'll Do

• Lead all Food & Beverage operations, including Four Flamingos, Blue Mojito Pool Bar & Grill, In-Room Dining, and Banquets, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.

• Drive financial performance through effective management of revenue, labor, forecasting, budgeting, and expense controls.

• Partner with Culinary, Sales, and Events teams to execute meetings, weddings, and special events seamlessly.

• Recruit, develop, and coach managers and colleagues, building engaged, high-performing teams and future leaders.

• Analyze business trends and guest feedback to identify opportunities that enhance service, increase profitability, and improve operational efficiency.

• Maintain compliance with Hyatt brand standards, food safety regulations, and health and sanitation requirements.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the Food & Beverage division.

Why Hyatt Centric Key West?

Located in the heart of Old Town Key West, Hyatt Centric Key West offers an exciting opportunity to lead food and beverage operations in one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. Our award-winning culinary experiences, waterfront location, and vibrant culture create an exceptional environment for hospitality professionals looking to make an impact.

Benefits We Offer

• Relocation assistance package including a lump-sum payment or managed move, relocation stipend, and up to 30 days of temporary housing.

• Paid Time Off available upon hire.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning at 30 days.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Wellness and Education Reimbursement programs.

• Complimentary colleague meals during shifts.

• Complimentary parking.

• Complimentary and discounted Hyatt stays worldwide.

• Career growth opportunities within Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

At Hyatt Centric Key West, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests while fostering a culture where colleagues can thrive and grow. If you're ready to make an impact, lead an exceptional team, and build your career in one of the most unique destinations in hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive Food & Beverage leadership experience in a full-service hotel, resort, or luxury hospitality environment.

• Proven success managing multiple outlets, including high-volume restaurants, bars, and banquet operations.

• Strong leadership experience developing managers and large, diverse teams.

• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, and profit optimization.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic resort environment and adapt to changing business needs.

• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Primary Location: US-FL-Key West

Organization: Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Food and Beverage

Req ID: KEY002158

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.