Food and Beverage Manager

Lead. Elevate. Deliver Excellence!  

Bring Your Passion for Food & Beverage to the Premier Hotel in Temecula Wine Country!  

About Us:  

Ponte Vineyard Inn, a Four Diamond, 90-room boutique hotel, offers an exceptional escape surrounded by 300 acres of vineyards and rolling hills. We set the benchmark for hospitality excellence in Temecula Wine Country, creating unforgettable experiences through outstanding service, great food, and fine wine. 

Summary:  

The Hotel Food & Beverage Manager oversees front-of-house operations for our full-service restaurant, outdoor bar, full-service bar & restaurant, and seasonal pool bar & café. This role ensures seamless dining experiences, team leadership, and operational efficiency while maintaining the highest service and financial standards. 

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Matching
• Sick + Vacation Time
• 2 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving + Christmas) + 2 Floating Holidays

Schedule:  

Thursday – Monday (minimum), based on business needs 

Weekends, Holidays, and Nights required 

Compensation:  

$75,000-$80,000 salary + discretionary bonus based on KPI performance 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

Operations & Financial Management  

• Drive financial success through budgeting, cost controls, and revenue strategies.
• Maintain high service standards while managing labor, inventory, and equipment costs.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and labor regulations.

Leadership & Team Development  

• Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team.
• Conduct regular staff evaluations, meetings, and ongoing training programs.
• Foster teamwork, motivation, and professional growth.

Guest Experience & Communication  

• Ensure an exceptional dining experience through attentive service and guest engagement.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain clear communication with vendors, departments, and leadership.

Standards & Compliance  

• Enforce sanitation, alcohol awareness, and safety protocols.
• Uphold environmental and company service standards.
• Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Perform any other duties as required by your Manager.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have:  

• 5+ years of recent F&B management experience
• Proven success in financial management, staffing, inventory, and P&L oversight
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Toast POS, MS Office, and Excel
• Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays
• Riverside County Food Handler’s Manager Certification + RBS certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Company Standards:  

• Understand the Ponte Values, and Service Standards. 
• Ensure the safety of guests and associates.
• Follow the environmental standards set by the Company
• Treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
• Exhibit integrity (honesty and truthfulness).