Senior Food and Beverage Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32701 Company: Compass Group Position Title: Senior Food and Beverage Manager Salary: $72,000 to $75,000 CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests. The Senior Food and Beverage at Embasssy Suites serves as the primary operational leader responsible for the successful opening and ongoing operation of two new restaurant concepts. This position will be the on-site client representative for Culinaire and will be responsible under the supervision of the Director of Food and Beverage for all facets of the hotel. This role will lead all aspects of operational readiness, staffing, training, service execution, and financial performance while delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining luxury hospitality standards. This leader is expected to be highly service-oriented, passionate about hospitality, and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences through elevated service standards, operational excellence and meticulous attention to detail. The Senior FOod and Beverage Manager leads the management team and line staff to ensure that the highest standards are upheld to ensure operational areas of their business are aligned with the core values of Culinaire. Job Summary Top Key Responsibilities Lead the successful launch and day-to-day operation of all outlets, ensuring operational excellence from opening through ongoing service. Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop management and front-of-house teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and hospitality. Deliver exceptional guest experiences by maintaining service standards and creating memorable dining experiences. Drive financial performance by managing labor, budgets, forecasting, P&L performance, and operational efficiencies. Partner closely with culinary leadership, hotel executives to ensure seamless operations and alignment across departments. Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance while continuously improving service quality. Top Qualifications Minimum of5 years of catering and restaurant management experiencein a casual fine dining environment. Hotel or upscale hospitality experience strongly preferred. Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing ffod and beverage teams. Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, forecasting, and P&L performance. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on leadership style. Proficiency with restaurant POS systems and Microsoft Office; Food Handler Certification and CPR/First Aid certification are required and hotel provdes. If you're an inspiring hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced hotel environment and is excited to help launch two exceptional dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group USA