Food And Beverage Manager
Works under the general direction of the designated Manager and is responsible for prepared food and beverage services in a catering / restaurant and bar and / or snack bar / fast food operation. Through personal efforts of subordinate employees, is responsible for customer service, entertainment or special event planning, requisitioning merchandise, ensuring adequate stock levels, proper pricing, sale of merchandise, receipt, maintenance and security of inventory, and updating POS information.
Responsibilities include :
- Day-to-day operation of a food and beverage operation
- Oversight control of variables like staffing, food, overhead costs, and sales
- Adherence to established specialized menus and maintenance of quantity recipe files
- Testing and evaluating food items
- Ordering food and beverage supplies through Regional Procurement Office
- Establishing stock levels and proper receipt and storage of stock
- Maintaining an inventory of food and beverage items and operating supplies
- Completing and maintaining up-to-date batch and item cost cards
- Ensuring proper portion controls and selling prices
- Monitoring cost of goods to meet Navy guidelines
- Reviewing and investigating cash short / over discrepancies
- Assurance of catering contracts, menus, collection of payments, and the catering program established requirements
- Providing up-to-date sanitation and safety training for employees
- Coordinating all food and beverage preparation with cooks and staff for parties, special events, and banquets
- Providing adequate staffing, effective training, and supervision of subordinate employees
- Ensuring quality in determining selections, assignments, training, promotions, details, qualifications, discipline, and awards to employees
- Cooperating and participating fully in the development of an EEO affirmative action plan
- Promoting and advertising catering and food program to maximize use
Requirements include :
At least one year of experience in a food and beverage operationAt least three years of experience in a food and beverage operation and at least one year of supervisory experienceKnowledge of retail cost accounting, food grades, meal planning, procurement practices, portion controls, inventory procedures, food service equipment, beverage operation, pricing, recipe file system, software programs, and NAVMED P5010 Chapter 1 : sanitation rules and regulationsAbility to supervise, coordinate, instruct, and communicate effectively