Food & Beverage Manager | Maryland Club

The Role Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of our bar, small plates, and dining room—including employee performance management, inventory controls, optimizing profits, and providing exceptional guest experiences. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate activities of the food and beverage outlets staff to ensure that all guests receive prompt and courteous service. Pro‑actively deal with guest queries, advising guests on menus and beverage selections, ensuring satisfaction with food and service, and if necessary responding to complaints in an expeditious manner. Maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date plan of restaurant staffing needs; prepare schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts. Ensure consistent high quality of food preparation and service. Inventory management—including daily, weekly, and monthly inventory tracking and working directly with the purchasing manager for supply requisition and delivery schedules. Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs. Maintain a professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards. Ensure that all financial (invoices, reporting) and HR/Payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Supervise general cleaning tasks using standard products as assigned to adhere to health standards. Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness. Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents; complete accident reports promptly in the event that a guest or employee is injured. Provide guidance to guests at the Maryland Club including dining options and general University of Maryland attraction information. Oversee club supervisors and staff. Keep the Director of Club Operations promptly and fully informed of all issues (i.e., problems, unusual matters of significance and positive events) and take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggest alternative courses of action. Attend weekly operations meetings. Assist with the management of catering events. Complete other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications College degree is preferred; Bachelor of Science in hotel/restaurant management desirable. A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative. Minimum of 3 years of hospitality experience in a fine dining restaurant. Proficient in food planning and preparation, inventory management, sanitation, service standards, staffing and employee management, payroll and financial reporting. Able to organize time effectively, forward‑plan and prioritize tasks to balance workload and handle urgent situations immediately. Ability to multitask and delegate duties when necessary. Ability to read, speak and write English; additional language skills would be a distinct advantage. Genuine interest and understanding of food and drink—wine and cocktail knowledge is essential. Excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to think on your feet and under pressure while maintaining a positive outlook and attention to detail. Must be punctual and dependable. Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware. Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company‑wide safety training and any additional job‑specific safety training. Encourage and lead the team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including reporting any unsafe work conditions. Compensation Competitive salary range of $65,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan. Working Conditions Location: On Site Maryland Club College Park, MD Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Statement Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr