Food and Beverage Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:    Manager                                          Reports To:            General Manager

Department: Food & Beverage                           Date: May 2026

Position Summary:

Responsible for the overall management and direction of all aspects of the Food and Beverage operation.

Supervision Received:

Essential Functions:

• Ensures Operating Results are achieved in both the restaurant and catering.  These results include but are not limited to the following:
• Knowledgeable, consistent and engaging service
• Fresh, creative, high quality food that is consistent with the restaurant’s position
• Clean and well maintained facility
• Merchandising standards to include music, lighting, table ware, uniforms, etc.
• Ensures Staffing Results are achieved in both the restaurant and catering.  These results include but are not limited to the following:
• Recruitment and selection of a high quality staff
• Thorough orientation, training and development of all staff
• Ongoing performance evaluation and on-the-floor coaching of all staff
• Appropriate progressive discipline procedures take place for all staff
• Ensures Financial Results are achieved for both the restaurant and catering.  These results include but are not limited to the following:
• Sales and Guest counts increase annually
• Annual gross operating profit is maximized
• Financial margins meet budget
• Active participation in the annual business plan

• Performs all necessary administrative functions for the business.  These functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Maintain the accuracy of Micros
• Reports all potential safety hazards to the General Manager immediately
• Ensures sanitation and safety programs meet regulatory OSHA standards and best practices
• Complies with all policies and procedures set forth by the Columbia Management Management Employee Handbook

• Maintains and builds positive relationships within the property, community and industry to include:
• Strengthens strategic alliances with food, wine and hospitality industry partners
• Represents the restaurant in a positive and friendly manner at all times, including participation in trade association meetings and special events

• Conducts self in a professional manner at all times

Secondary Functions:

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Position requires minimum of five years experience in high quality food and beverage operations, Two years of management experience and a high school diploma. A college degree preferred.  Other requirements include:

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of a group of employees.
• Ability to develop an effective working relationship with managers.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Ability to develop department budget and have working knowledge of financial statements.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Word and Excel.
• Ability to solve problems and deal courteously and tactfully with employees and the general public.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of Micros computer system.
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and follow both verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions:

This position requires the ability to perform those activities necessary to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

Standing:         25%

Sitting:            25%

Bending:         10%

Lifting:            10% / up to 50 lbs.

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