Food and Beverage Manager

Position Title: Food and Beverage Manager

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000

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Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Job Summary

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of Westmoreland restaurant and The Coffee Bar at The Frick Collection, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while developing and inspiring a high-performing front-of-house team. This role combines hands-on floor leadership with operational excellence, partnering closely with culinary, beverage, and museum teams to deliver refined hospitality in one of New York City's premier cultural institutions.

The ideal candidate is a confident and visible leader who thrives in a fast-paced, upscale dining environment. They are passionate about hospitality, committed to developing others, and driven to create memorable guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all front-of-house operations, ensuring seamless execution of service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop front-of-house team members in accordance with fine dining service standards.
• Foster a culture of hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement through ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Serve as the primary floor leader during service, maintaining an active presence in the dining room and supporting both guests and team members.
• Partner closely with the chef team, beverage team, and museum stakeholders to ensure seamless daily operations and successful execution of special events and member programming.
• Organize and lead daily pre-shift meetings, communicating service priorities, menu updates, reservations, VIP guests, and operational expectations.
• Oversee reservations, seating strategy, floor plans, station assignments, and side work to maximize operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with creation and monitoring of staff schedules to support financial goals while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Maintain inventory controls, pars, and beverage cost standards while supporting broader food and beverage cost management initiatives.
• Analyze restaurant performance guest feedback to identify operational improvements and enhance service.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, safety, and presentation throughout the dining room.
• Anticipate guest needs and resolve concerns with the utmost professionalism and hospitality.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and Standards of Excellence established by Union Square Events and The Frick Collection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least four years of experience working in hospitality, preferably in upscale or fine-dining environments.
• At least one year of management experience in hospitality, preferable in upscale or fine-dining environments.
• Understanding of how to develop and coach team members in different departments.
• Experience with POS systems such as Toast or Micros, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and reservation platforms such as Resy, Opentable, or Sevenrooms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships with guests, colleagues, and cross-functional partners.
• Working knowledge of wine and spirits is preferred.
• Professional appearance, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to hospitality.
• Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Management, or a related field, is a plus.

Apply to Union Square Events today!

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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

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Associates at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1550584

Union Square Events

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