Food & Beverage Assistant Manager

Job Title: Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Reports To: Director of Food & Beverage Department: Food & Beverage Location: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Position Type: Salary (Exempt), Full‑Time Schedule/Availability: Majority of Work Encompasses Weekends and Holidays On Call/Travel: Yes Position Summary The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager supports the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing the daily operations of all Food & Beverage services throughout the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. This includes the Dinner Train, Tea Room, Depot, Deli, Gift Shop, Commissary, and all special events. This position helps ensure exceptional guest service, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, supervises staff, assists with scheduling and inventory, and serves as the primary support to the Director in the day-to-day management of the department. Essential Responsibilities Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Dinner Train, Tea Room, Depot, Deli, Gift Shop, Commissary, and all Food & Beverage special events. Supervise, coach, and support Food & Beverage team members to ensure excellent guest service and operational efficiency. Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and evaluating staff. Help prepare employee schedules while monitoring labor costs and staffing needs. Maintain inventory levels and assist with ordering food, beverages, retail merchandise, paper products, and operational supplies. Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Monitor food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service standards across all locations. Assist with menu implementation, event preparation, catering, and seasonal operations. Help oversee cash handling, point-of-sale operations, and daily sales reconciliation. Coordinate with museum departments to ensure smooth execution of train excursions and special events. Assist in maintaining equipment, facilities, and operational readiness throughout all Food & Beverage locations. Respond professionally to guest concerns and resolve issues promptly. Serve as acting department leader in the absence of the Director of Food & Beverage. Work evenings and weekends for events or campaigns as needed. Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including working overtime as needed. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with team members, guests, and vendors. Perform any other tasks assigned by members of the leadership team. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience in food service, hospitality, catering, or retail operations. Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple locations and priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Experience with inventory control, purchasing, scheduling, and staff development preferred. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (ServSafe certification required). Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems is preferred. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Paid Time Off Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement benefits Employee discounts Professional development opportunities Work Environment Work is performed in both a quiet to moderately loud environment that is on property as well as in our food locations. Required to move about inside the workspace and outside on property, constantly operate food preparation equipment and office productivity machinery such as computer, copier. Must be able to position self to move work product and equipment and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; must be able to work in restaurant environment that can be loud, hot, and crowded; must be able to work outside and be on your feet daily. Ability to climb stairs and safely board railroad equipment as needed. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and subsequent opportunities for training and/or promotions for all job titles without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tennessee-Valley-Railroad-Museum