Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - InterContinental New York Barclay

Hotel: IC - New York Barclay (NYCHA), 111 E 48th St, 10017 Do you see yourself as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager? At InterContinental New York Barclay, we are looking for a confident and service-driven leader to support and oversee our Food & Beverage operations. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless day-to-day operations across our outlets, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining the highest luxury service standards. The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager supports the daily operations of The Parlour (Restaurant & Bar), In-Room Dining, and Minibar, with a primary focus on service execution and guest experience. Job Overview The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager supports the daily operations of The Parlour (Restaurant & Bar), In-Room Dining, and Minibar, with a primary focus on service execution and guest experience. This is an entry-level management role responsible for maintaining service standards, supporting the team during high-volume periods, and ensuring a smooth and consistent guest experience. The position works closely with the F&B leadership team and provides hands‑on operational support across all outlets. Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain a strong presence on the floor during peak service periods, particularly breakfast and weekends. Interact with guests to ensure satisfaction and resolve concerns promptly and professionally. Support service recovery efforts in alignment with hotel standards. Assist in managing guest flow, wait times, and overall dining experience. Assist with opening and closing procedures across restaurant, bar, and In‑Room Dining. Ensure all outlets are clean, organized, and prepared for service. Support seating flow, reservations, and coordination with Front Office and Guest Relations. Monitor service pace and assist the team as needed to maintain efficiency. Escalate significant guest or operational concerns to senior staff. Ensure all staff is properly trained on quality and service standards and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions. Work alongside service and culinary teams to support smooth day‑to‑day operations. Reinforce service standards through coaching and example. Assist with onboarding and training of new team members as needed. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Rooms, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Guest Services. Administrative & Operational Tasks Assist with basic reporting, including guest feedback tracking and daily operational logs. Support inventory counts and organization (beverage, minibar, and supplies). Assist with implementation of promotions, menu updates, and outlet readiness. Ensure adherence to brand standards, health and safety regulations, and hotel policies. Accountability This role is designed as a developmental leadership position within the Food & Beverage team, providing exposure to multiple outlets and opportunities for growth within the department. Qualifications and Requirements Some college or advanced training in food and beverage operations plus 2 years related experience preferably in a facility of similar size and complexity, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field preferred. Must speak fluent English. This job requires ability to perform the following: Moving about the facilities. Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. Handling food, objects, products, and utensils. Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company. Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training. Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently. Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often. Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency. May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job. Benefits We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as the chance to work with a great team of people. Compensation The salary range for this role is $23.00- $25.00 hourly. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York City, NY. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr