Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job Summary
The Chef & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel’s culinary and beverage operations, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for guests across à la carte, banquet, and beverage services. This position combines hands-on food preparation and cooking, menu development, kitchen leadership, beverage program management, and event coordination to deliver high-quality, consistent, and cost-effective food and beverage offerings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Menu Planning & Culinary Operations
- Design and execute seasonal menus that align with brand standards and guest preferences.
- Personally prepare and cook dishes to ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
- Supervise and assist kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and plating of meals for à la carte service, breakfast, and banquet events.
- Develop and manage event-specific menus for weddings, conferences, and special functions.
- Ensure special dietary needs (gluten-free, vegan, allergy-sensitive) are met with care and precision.
- Oversee portion control, recipe adherence, and quality checks on all prepared food.
Beverage Program Management
Curate and maintain wine, beer, cocktail, coffee, and non-alcoholic drink selections that complement the food menu.Oversee beverage cost control, inventory, and supplier relationships.Train bar and service staff on beverage preparation, presentation, and pairings.Banquet & Event Coordination
Collaborate with the Banquet Manager and event teams to align kitchen output with event schedules.Oversee buffet, plated, and specialty service presentations for events.Ensure timing of food and beverage service aligns with speeches, entertainment, and program flow.Operations, Budget, and Compliance
Manage food and beverage costs to achieve budget goals.Source and negotiate with suppliers for quality and cost efficiency.Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and alcohol licensing regulations.Monitor inventory levels, reduce waste, and ensure proper storage of all products.Leadership & Training
Lead, train, and motivate kitchen, bar, and service teams to uphold high service standards.Foster a collaborative environment between front-of-house and back-of-house operations.Conduct ongoing training in menu knowledge, service techniques, and safety procedures.Guest Experience
Ensure seamless coordination of food and beverage services to deliver memorable dining and event experiences.Engage with guests to gather feedback and make adjustments to enhance service quality.Requirements :
Required Skills and Abilities :
Strong skills in food preparation, cooking, and plating.Knowledge of both culinary techniques and beverage program management.Experience with banquet and event food service preferred.Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Education and Experience :
Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Beverage Manager, or similar leadership role in hospitality.Physical Requirements :
Ability to stand and work in a kitchen or bar environment for extended periods.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.