Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection is a former mansion-turned-storied 33-room luxury resort located in downtown Newport. Originally built in 1908 by scion Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the property is the coastal city’s social hub and a vibrant, historic gem waiting to be explored. Brimming with alluring eccentricities, the mansion has been meticulously restored to its glory, boasting elegant fireplaces and museum-quality artwork in the welcoming lobby entrance, Mezzanine and Parlor Room. Dining options include The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt, which features a forward-thinking menu of coastal New England classics, The Living Room, offering light bites and bar favorites, and The Conservatory, where guests can dine indoors as well as outdoors on the Garden Terrace. Guests can also enjoy evening drinks at the popular rooftop bar, The Roof Deck, which offers sweeping views of Newport Harbor. The Vanderbilt presents a spa and fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a variety of local experiences, such as sailing journeys on the Newport coast, private culinary classes, and more. Be the culinary orchestrator behind our dining experiences, combining a passion for gastronomy with strategic management to ensure unparalleled service and delectable offerings. From menu planning to staff coordination, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a culinary haven that leaves a lasting impression on our guests. Oversee day-to-day food and beverage operations, ensuring seamless coordination between the kitchen and front-of-house staff, maintaining high standards of service, and promptly addressing any issues to guarantee guest satisfaction. Train, mentor, and motivate the food and beverage team, fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, and teamwork, while consistently implementing best practices and service standards. Efficiently manage inventory levels, monitor stock rotation, and implement cost-control measures to optimize resource usage and minimize waste, contributing to the overall financial success of the department. Actively engage with guests, gathering feedback on dining experiences, and use this information to continuously improve service quality, address concerns, and ensure the highest levels of guest satisfaction. Qualifications Three or more years experience in a similar capacity at a top restaurant group or luxury hotel. Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations. Experience in completing administrative tasks, including reporting, budgeting, project management, etc. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department operational needs. Vanderbilt Hotel LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Vanderbilt Hotel LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vanderbilt Hotel LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr