Food & Beverage Manager - Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk

About Us Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk embodies the area's rustic charm and artistic spirit. Boutique shops, cozy eateries, and local art with wood tones and antique touches showcase the historic neighborhood’s unique character. Dive into 19th‑century life at Naper Settlement, stroll along the stunning Riverwalk, and visit Dick Tracy's bronze statue, a tribute to Naperville’s past. Just steps from dozens of shops and restaurants, explore Downtown Naperville or immerse yourself in history at Naper Settlement. Enjoy diverse dining at our six hotel restaurants. Stay active in our 24‑hour fitness center, unwind in our luxurious spa, and sip handcrafted cocktails at Plank Bar and Kitchen. Host meetings and events in our versatile venues and enjoy free parking, free Wi‑Fi, and group rates. At Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk, history, art, and modern comfort come together for an unforgettable stay. Role Purpose As Food and Beverage Manager, you’ll manage food and beverage operations to ensuring quality service and standards are maintained to deliver a memorable guest experience. Always following government regulations concerning health, safety or other requirements. Key Accountabilities People Manage everyday activity, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues Train colleagues to make sure they deliver with compliance and to the standards we expect Recommend or initiate any HR-related actions where needed Guest Experience Make sure all food and beverage equipment is in operational condition and regularly cleaned Make sure all food and beverage facilities including banquet/convention spaces are clean and properly stocked to anticipated business volume. Notify engineering immediately of any maintenance and repair needs Establish and achieve quality and guest satisfaction goals. Help guests with their requests and complaints - making sure you maintain a high level of guest satisfaction Responsible Business Manage hotel food and beverage marketing programmes and participate in and maintain system‑wide food and beverage marketing programmes and promotions Keep an eye on competitor activity / industry innovation. Review and approve menu design and concepts with Executive Chef Make sure food and drinks are secure and stored safely - always keep stock replenished to minimise waste Handle food and beverage inventory procedures. Determine minimum and maximum stocks for all food, beverage, material, and equipment Other ad-hoc duties - unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done Financial Help prepare the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on food, beverage and labour costs Working with the catering office, identify additional sales opportunities to enhance revenue Drive promotions that deliver great dining experiences for guests at a good value Make sure credit and financial transactions are handled in a secure manner Accountabilities This is the top food and beverage job in the hotel. Supervising a large number of team members in one or two food and beverage outlets, kitchens, and may include banquet facilities that cater to 500 people or less. May oversee one or more subordinate managers or supervisors. Key Skills & Experiences Some college and/or advanced training in food and beverage management 2 years of related experience, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field preferred Must speak local language Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card, as required by local law Compensation The hourly pay range for this role is $67-68K per year + 15% bonus (based on targeted GOP). Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees. Important information The salary range listed 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 relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here. IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. 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