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Sherman Associates

Food & Beverage Manager - Hotel Zamora

Sherman Associates, St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States,


Job DescriptionThe Hotel Zamora, a beautiful boutique hotel located in St. Pete Beach, FL, is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager. With stunning views overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico, the Hotel Zamora provides a luxurious retreat for its guests. Besides relaxing in the beautifully appointed guest rooms, our guests experience intuitive service in our Rooftop Lounge, Sidewalk Restaurant, Private Dining, and Meeting/Banquet space. The Hotel Zamora is under new ownership and management with Sherman Associates, an accomplished and proven real estate development and management company. Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are today.

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overall operation of the hotel's food & beverage operations, manages and hires front of house staff, purchases inventory, responsible for Food & Beverage department profitability, and guest satisfaction scores. This manager is also responsible for making sure everyone is trained on proper food preparation, proper and legal alcoholic beverage service, and kitchen safety and health standards.

Benefits

Sherman Associates strives to lead the market in the benefits we offer. In addition to medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, what sets us apart includesLow Deductible Health Insurance PlansFully paid short term disabilityFully paid life insuranceAdditional Supplemental Insurance Policies including

Voluntary Accident & Critical IllnessHospital IndemnityLong-Term Disability

Pet insuranceFully paid employee assistance programFully vested 401k company match program9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program (starting at 15 days annualized)Starbucks and Hotel discountsEssential Functions

Assists in development, implementation and maintenance of written F & B objectives and standards of practice with procedures for implementationPromotes teamwork within the Food and Beverage department and between other departments to ensure smooth operations and quality serviceDemonstrates the capability of handling sudden situations that arise, such as staff or customer complaints, lack of inventory, lack of staff members, and even terminating and replacing staff membersSupervises and manages the front of the house associates on all shifts, including staffing, scheduling, coaching, training and evaluatingMonitors the service of food and drinks to guests and customers, but also ensures labor laws and health compliance regulations, customer satisfaction and brand standards are followedManages all Food and Beverage operations within the hotel and demonstrates a hands-on approach with overseeing the daily activities of staffWrites and monitors work schedules, orders and checks shipment arrivals, and enforces cleaning schedulesRallies team during heavy shifts, resolves conflicts and does what it takes to get the job doneManages multiple priorities and stays on top of numerous elements: food standards, costs, safety, etc.Inspects equipment to determine repair or maintenance needs and cleanlinessAssists the Executive Chef in menu planning, preparation and presentation of food and drinks, and monitoring adherence to quality and safety standardsWorks closely with the executive chef and culinary team to provide and ensure efficient operation of the kitchenOversees the planning, costing, and implementation of menus and wine listsEnsures ambiance and appearance of the dining room meets standards including linens, napkins, silverware, table set-up, centerpieces, etc.Ensures that dining room service is in compliance with all local, federal and state regulations in relation to service, sanitation and personnelSupervises and coordinates set-up and execution of internal and external events throughout the propertyEnsures that dining room service is in compliance with all local, federal and state regulations in relation to service, sanitation and personnelCompletes other tasks and duties as assigned based on business needsExperience and SkillsMinimum Requirements

Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relationsHaving an eye for detail and creativity to look at things differently will be a key to developing the food and beverage experienceAble to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication in EnglishProficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookMinimum of 2 years of management, preferably in a restaurant, club, hotel or service industry requiredAbility to work long shifts for special events and large crowdsSound knowledge of restaurant management softwareExcellent verbal, written and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with community partners, vendors / external parties, and across internal divisionsA passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman AssociatesSchedule may vary due to the specific needs of the hotel

Job BenefitsSherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.

This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Only applicants who complete our application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact careers@sherman-associates.com