Overview
JOB TITLE : Lead Food and Drink Enthusiast / Assistant F&B Manager
REPORTS TO : Director of Food and Beverage
POSITION SUMMARY : The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for coordinating all phases of STUDIO operations and group meeting / banquet functions held in the Hotel; coordinate these activities daily. Maintains the services and reputation of Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District and acts as a management representative to group clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Achievement of budgeted food sales, beverage sales, labor costs and profitability.
- Completion of Customer Follow-up calls on a timely basis.
- Timely analysis of Food & Beverage Prices in relation to competition.
- Participation and input towards F&B Marketing activities.
- Entertainment of potential and existing customers.
- Competitive analysis every six months by calling competition and gathering data such as banquet kits, room rental rates, etc.
- Development and maintenance of all department control procedures.
- Handle all Food & Beverage inquiries and ensure timely follow up on the same business day.
- To co-ordinate with all large groups’ meeting / banquet planners their specific group requirements with the services & facilities offered.
- To confirm all details relative to group functions with meeting / banquet planners.
- Supervision of daily paper flow.
- Maintenance of Hotel credit policies.
- Assist with monthly forecast.
- Instrumental in menu planning and pricing.
- Development and maintenance of department manual.
- Supervision of weekly payroll input.
- Be always available to Hotel Staff in case of emergency.
- Must have a complete knowledge of Fire Procedures.
- All other duties as directed by the Chief Enthusiast / General Manager
- Participation in Manager on Duty shifts as required.
- Assure bar inventory for functions, including opening and closing inventories, accurate bar summaries and cash deposits are prepared.
- Assure the maintenance of bar control policies.
- Assure completion of requisitions were deemed necessary.
- Assure the completion of weekly schedule and shift duties while : a. Maintaining budgeted labor cost and assuring adequate and consistent service levels.
- Completion of monthly inventory.
- Assure timely completion of function bills.
- Assure the ordering and purchasing of beer, wine, liquor, premix canisters and canned soft for Food & Beverage and vending if applicable.
- Purchasing of purchase requirements of small wares, linens requirements etc.
- Consistent check of Bar and Bistro operations, Banquet Food and Beverage quality, Banquet services and pallet presentation.
- Ensuring that services meet customer specifications.
- Quality of meeting room set-up.
- Liaise on an on-going basis with the Sales Department to ensure all client needs and requirements will be met.
- Establish a rapport with groups to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Minimize the number of customer complaints.
- Ensure a professional attitude and proper business attire when on property, ready to meet or service a client at any time.
- Staff professional attitude and proper meeting Company appearance and uniform standards.
- Teamwork—Relations with co-workers and management.
- Quality of Food & Beverage services and department phone handling.
- Meeting with conveners and confirming proper set-up of Function Room at time of Function while on duty.
- Responsible for staff training and development.
- Ensure all staff has ‘Smart Serve’ certification.
- Proper hiring procedures followed. For all F+D positions, either the Lead People Enthusiast / HR Manager or the Rooms Director must join the Lead F+D Enthusiast / Food & Beverage Manager for all interviews.
- High employee retention.
- Personal development and growth.
- Discipline of personnel when required.
- Responsible for overseeing all scheduling within the department.
- Participation towards overall Hotel Maintenance and cleanliness.
- Achieving service that exceeds expectations.
- Overall maintenance of the operation at a level in keeping with the standards prescribed.
- Minimize the number of Workmen's Compensation claims.
- Report any deficiencies in equipment and facilities.
PREREQUISITES
Education :
High School Diploma a must, some college preferred
Experience :
Previous experience in similar job role or minimum 3 years in F&B services
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