Food & Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Set against the sparkling backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, JRDN is a modern, 10,000-square-foot award-winning restaurant inside the iconic Tower23 Hotel. Known for our casually sophisticated steak and seafood menu, stunning ocean views, and sleek California vibes, we serve lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch—where every visit feels like a mini vacation.

This is more than a management job – it's a leadership opportunity in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where creativity, team collaboration, and customer satisfaction take center stage. We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to exceptional service, memorable guest experiences, and driving business results.

As a F&B Department Manager, you'll report directly to the Food & Beverage Director and play a hands-on role on the floor—especially during peak hours—to guide, motivate and support the team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading daily operations with a focus on service excellence and profitability
• Developing and executing beverage menus
• Managing P&L, budgeting, ordering, inventory, and staffing
• Overseeing employee training, compliance, and development
• Handling guest feedback with professionalism and care
• Supporting private events and catering logistics
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for guests and staff

Required:

• 3–5 years of experience as a Food & Beverage Manager (or similar management title) in a high-volume, upmarket restaurant
• Proven ability to lead and train a service-focused team
• Strong knowledge of ordering, inventory, and receiving systems
• ServSafe Certification or valid California Food Handlers Card or the ability to obtain it upon hire with company support
• Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification or the ability to obtain it upon hire with company support
• Effective team player with the ability to resolve employee concerns confidentially
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace
• Must have full open availability: days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Strong financial acumen with P&L experience

We offer more than a job—we offer a rewarding hospitality career with amazing perks:

• Competitive salary - $84,000.00 annually plus bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Access to a free employee assistance program (EAP)
• Participation in Calsavers Retirement Savings Program
• Employee discounts and perks across all Eat.Drink.Sleep locations in San Diego, Chula Vista, Catalina Island, Bakersfield, and Lake Havasu

Our Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.