Food & Beverage Supervisor

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Food & Beverage Supervisor

Department: Food & Beverage
Reports To: Director of Food & Beverage / Food & Beverage Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Food & Beverage Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the hotels food and beverage outlets including restaurants bars banquets room service and other F&B operations as assigned.

This position provides hands-on leadership to ensure excellent guest service consistent food and beverage quality proper sanitation and safety practices accurate cash handling and compliance with hotel and brand standards. The Food & Beverage Supervisor supports the Food & Beverage leadership team in achieving departmental goals while creating a positive and professional environment for employees and guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Food & Beverage Operations

• Supervise the daily operations of assigned food and beverage outlets.

• Ensure all outlets are properly staffed stocked clean and prepared for service.

• Monitor service throughout the shift and ensure guests receive prompt courteous and professional service.

• Ensure food and beverages are prepared and served according to hotel standards.

• Conduct opening closing and shift-change procedures.

• Assist with restaurant bar banquet and room-service operations as needed.

• Monitor guest traffic and adjust staffing and service levels accordingly.

• Communicate operational needs and concerns to the Food & Beverage Manager or Director.

Guest Service

• Provide exceptional service and create a welcoming experience for hotel guests.

• Respond promptly and professionally to guest questions requests and complaints.

• Resolve guest concerns within established guidelines and escalate issues when appropriate.

• Follow up with guests to ensure concerns have been properly addressed.

• Maintain a professional presence in all guest-facing areas.

Team Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise train coach and support Food & Beverage employees.

• Assign daily duties and ensure employees understand their responsibilities.

• Monitor employee attendance punctuality appearance and performance.

• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate daily goals specials events and operational updates.

• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to employees.

• Promote teamwork accountability and positive communication.

• Assist management with employee evaluations and disciplinary documentation when necessary.

• Ensure employees follow hotel policies and procedures.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Ensure compliance with food safety sanitation health department and hotel requirements.

• Monitor proper food handling storage labeling temperatures and rotation.

• Ensure work areas equipment dining areas and service stations remain clean and sanitary.

• Monitor proper personal hygiene and employee appearance.

• Report equipment sanitation or food-safety concerns immediately to management.

• Ensure required food-safety documentation and procedures are followed.

Cash Handling & Financial Controls

• Follow established financial-control procedures.

• Ensure accurate handling of credit cards payment.

• Monitor employee transactions and ensure proper posting of food and beverage charges.

• Verify closing procedures as required.

• Report discrepancies or unusual transactions to management.

• Assist with inventory counts and product control.

• Help minimize waste theft and unnecessary product loss.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Monitor food beverage and supply inventory levels.

• Communicate ordering needs to management.

• Assist with receiving and verifying deliveries.

• Ensure products are properly stored and rotated.

• Monitor portion control and product usage.

• Help reduce waste and control food and beverage costs.

• Assist with regular inventory counts.

Banquets & Events

• Assist with the setup service and breakdown of meetings banquets weddings and other events.

• Review event details and banquet event orders with the appropriate team members.

• Ensure food beverages tables equipment and service areas are properly prepared.

• Supervise banquet employees during assigned events.

• Communicate changes or special requests to the appropriate departments.

• Ensure events are executed according to hotel standards and guest expectations.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all hotel safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure employees follow proper workplace safety practices.

• Report accidents injuries hazards and equipment concerns immediately.

• Maintain compliance with applicable health safety and alcohol-service regulations.

• Ensure employees follow hotel procedures regarding responsible alcohol service.

• Assist with emergency procedures when necessary.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain effective communication with Food & Beverage leadership and other hotel departments.

• Coordinate with Front Office Housekeeping Engineering Sales Banquets and other departments as needed.

• Communicate staffing maintenance guest-service inventory and operational concerns promptly.

• Review daily operational information and ensure important information is communicated to the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous food and beverage restaurant hotel or hospitality experience required.

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Knowledge of restaurant and hotel food and beverage operations.

• Strong customer-service and communication skills.

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

• Must be able to work independently and make appropriate decisions during the shift.

• Food-handler certification and alcohol-service certification may be required based on local regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to bend stoop reach and lift as required.

• Ability to lift and carry food beverage equipment and supplies.

• Ability to push and pull carts racks and other equipment.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods.

• Ability to work in areas with varying temperatures including kitchens storage areas restaurants bars and banquet spaces.

Schedule & Availability

This position requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts including mornings afternoons evenings weekends holidays and special events based on business needs.

Performance Expectations

The Food & Beverage Supervisor is expected to:

• Deliver consistent and exceptional guest service.

• Maintain high food beverage cleanliness and sanitation standards.

• Effectively supervise and support the F&B team.

• Maintain proper cash-handling and financial procedures.

• Control food beverage and supply costs.

• Minimize waste and product loss.

• Ensure compliance with hotel policies and applicable regulations.

• Communicate effectively with employees and management.

• Address guest and employee concerns professionally.

• Support the Food & Beverage department in meeting operational and financial goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hotel Indigo Downtown Dallas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Required Experience:

Manager

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1