Talbott Hotel - Food & Beverage Manager OEM

Food & Beverage Manager

Ready to lead the charge and make every meal memorable? As our Food & Beverage Manager, you'll spark smiles, keep the good vibes flowing, and help our team deliver top-notch service. If you love fast-paced fun and great hospitality, come be the star of our dining scene!

This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• Captain of Hospitality: You're at the heart of the guest experience—ensuring everyone feels welcomed from lounge to banquet. With your upbeat energy, you coach and train your team so every shift runs smoothly.
• Operations & Compliance Guru: You keep everything sharp, upholding standards for grooming, safety, and certifications—Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, First Aid, and more.
• Admin Ace: Behind the scenes, you handle payroll, scheduling, and reports, tracking staff hours and productivity with ease.
• Quality & Promotions Pro: You ensure food looks and tastes excellent, create fun promotions, and oversee inventory and beverage purchasing.
• Communication & Problem-Solving Hero: You keep everyone informed and address guest requests or concerns quickly, always ensuring satisfaction.
• General Go-Getter: You analyze reports, attend meetings, and jump in wherever needed, bringing versatility and positivity to the team.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in hospitality, or a relevant college degree with related experience.
• Proficient in Windows, spreadsheets, and word processing; strong financial and arithmetic skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred, with excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stay composed and objective under pressure.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay ! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Located in Chicago's Gold Coast Historic District, our newly renovated hotel is ranked "best of" by many travel sites. It's perfect for those who appreciate the impeccable, the refined, and the clever, all delivered with an elegant wit. Just steps away from the iconic Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue, our hospitality is for guests who savor the finer things but are not interested in formality. Talbott Hotel is defined by its timeless modern architecture, well-appointed yet comfortable décor, and exceptional personalized customer service. We have top-of-the-line amenities and behind-the-scenes technologies, but we are most proud of the awards and accolades that praise our welcoming staff.

About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it's this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.