What you’ll do:
The Food and Beverage Manager develops short-term and long-term financial and operational plans for the Food and Beverage Department at Okeechobee KOA. Our Food and Beverage Manager should have a strong knowledge of the restaurant industry along with a passion for customer satisfaction. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Your job will include:
- Responsible for the operation of the Food and Beverage department.
- Analyze the Food and Beverage Department's performance to ensure product and service quality standards.
- Manage Food and Beverage operations within budget
- Develop new programs to increase customer satisfaction and drive operational excellence.
- Support the company’s safety training and security standards to ensure the safety of customers and team members.
- Partner with General Manager and Restaurant Manager to implement preventative maintenance programs that protect the restaurant’s physical assets.
- Hire and train Food and Beverage employees.
- Develop and maintain relationships with members, vendors, and contractors.
- Implement sales and marketing programs to drive business to the restaurant and other food outlets including bars.
- Establish and maintain a strong, coordinated human resources function that ensures employee motivation, training and development, wage and benefits administration, and compliance with labor regulations.
- Ensure all food safety guidelines are adhered to.
Experience & skills you’ll need:
- High school diploma, or the equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry, preferably in a luxury resort or hotel setting.
- 5+ years of experience in a management role.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using a POS system.
- Exceptional customer service skills, including excellent telephone etiquette.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to work on weekends, nights, and/or holidays based on business demands is a must.
- In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.
- We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Restaurant type:
- Bar
- Fast casual restaurant
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Shift:
Work Location: In person