Food & Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Manager (Hands‑On Culinary Support) Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge – A&R Hospitality Group Full‑time Salary Based on Experience About The Role Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager who can lead the restaurant, bar, and culinary teams while also stepping into the kitchen to cook as needed. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for daily operations, service excellence, team development, and maintaining a clean, compliant, and financially sound F&B department. If you are a strong leader with culinary skills who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, we want to meet you. What You’ll Do Oversee daily operations of the restaurant, bar, kitchen, and stewarding teams Maintain brand standards, health department compliance, and operational discipline Cook and support culinary production during peak periods or staffing gaps Lead, train, schedule, and coach all F&B team members Conduct daily line checks, kitchen walkthroughs, and service inspections Manage labor, inventory, food cost, and bar controls Assist with menu development and seasonal updates Ensure exceptional guest service and resolve escalated concerns Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Support budgeting, forecasting, and P&L performance What We’re Looking For 3+ years of F&B leadership experience (hotel or restaurant) Ability to cook on the line and support culinary operations Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation Experience managing labor, inventory, and cost controls Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods Preferred Culinary degree or formal culinary training Experience in boutique or lifestyle hotels ServSafe Manager Certification Experience with Netchex, POS systems, or inventory software Working Conditions Fast‑paced hotel environment with exposure to kitchen equipment, heat, cold, and cleaning chemicals Extended standing and walking during shifts High‑volume service periods requiring multitasking and quick decision‑making Flexible schedule with extended hours during peak business needs Why Join A&R Hospitality Group? Strong culture of leadership support and operational excellence Opportunity to lead both FOH and BOH teams Career growth within a multi‑property hospitality organization Competitive compensation and benefits package #J-18808-Ljbffr