Food and Beverage Manager | El Caminante Bar & Bungalows | Now Hiring

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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows - Now Hiring: Food and Beverage Manager

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We are looking for a Food & Beverage Manager to join our team at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows located off Pacific Coast Highway 101 in Capistrano Beach, California. Be a part of the fun and join the opening team starting this Summer. Located on a Capistrano Beach historical site, El Caminante means “the Wanderer.” A newly elevated coastal haven that captures panoramic ocean views of the Pacific coast. El Caminante is indescribable. A place to chill. A surfer’s calling. A lifestyle hotel where guests embrace living authentically. Elevated. Non-conformist. Vintage yet totally distinct. Where people come to hang out, kick back, and explore Capistrano Beach. Hosting 30 boutique luxury guest bungalows, the high-end haciendas encapsulate coastal living with scenic views. Private patios and ocean breezes are accessible by way of design. Breathe in your next adventure. The electric bike calls for you to take a scenic ride by the beach. The atmosphere charms with vintage design revealing stories from the past. Located within the iconic El Caminante, are several outdoor eating areas. Imagine enjoying an artisanal crafted cocktail at sunset with an ocean view or savoring a delicious dinner after a day of play. The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for assuring attentive friendly courteous and efficient service in all F&B Outlets Room Service, Lounge and Banquets. QUALIFICATIONS: At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience. Must be proficient in Windows operating systems Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. Supervisory experience required. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. Must work well in stressful high pressure situations. Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need. Must be effective at listening to understanding clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests. Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality's standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards). Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality's standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers Alcohol Awareness CPR and First Aid Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Be familiar with the organization of the hotel and know the function of each department. Ensure training of all Food and Beverage/Banquet personnel using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality's standards. Maintain follow-through of all guest requests problems complaints and/or accidents which occur in the Restaurant Room Service Lounge or Banquets. Motivate coach counsel and discipline all F&B personnel according to company S.O.P.'s. Review F&B staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on a timely basis. Be responsible for developing a manager as assigned by the Corporate Office including sign-off on all competencies and assist in his/her placement. Attend weekly staff meetings and provide training on a rotational basis using the steps to effective training according to company standards. Prepare and conduct all F&B interviews and follow hiring procedures according to company S.O.P.'s. Prepare employee shift schedule according to the business forecast payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements. Present the schedule with the Wage Progress Report to the G.M. weekly. Ensure that wage progress and productivity reports are completed accurately and on a timely basis. Conduct all 90 day and annual employee performance appraisals according to company S.O.P.'s. Ensure implementation of all Aimbridge Hospitality's policies and house rules. Assist in developing and ensure implementation of Food and Beverage promotional ideas. Ensure all beverage costs are maintained to meet budget. Focus the F&B Department on their role in contributing to the guest service scores. Ensure compliance to company training using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality's standards. Maintain company S.O.P.'s regarding purchase orders vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting. Develop initiate and promote sales including up selling programs for use by all service personnel. Ensure Aimbridge Hospitality's service standards are maintained throughout the Food and Beverage/Banquet Department. Participate in required M.O.D. coverage as scheduled. Initiate all necessary F&B-related reports according to company standards. Complete all Food and Beverage forecasting and budgeting in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure that F&B employees are at all times attentive friendly helpful and courteous to guests all other employees and managers. Ensure that the quarterly operating equipment inventory is done pars are evaluated and quarterly purchases are planned. Maintain all Aimbridge Hospitality's S.O.P.'s concerning credit policies. React to negative trends in market place by implementing food and beverage blitzes and promotions. Organize and conduct monthly department meetings with restaurant and lounge staff and weekly F&B meeting according to Aimbridge Hospitality's standards. Attend daily BEO meeting. Conduct beverage purchasing as needed. Purchase Food & Beverage operating equipment as needed. Conduct monthly beverage inventories and reconciliations. Ensure that the quality and presentation of all food products are according to Aimbridge Hospitality's standard. Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers employees and other departments. Oversee the operations of the Banquet department. Use the hotel's P.O.S. system to print reports. Analyze reports generated. Establish and maintain key control system. Complete monthly meu analysis and submit to the Corporate Office. Monitor and follow up on all Food and Beverage cash overages and shortages. Assist the General Manager and Engineering Department in implementing and maintaining emergency procedures. Maintain an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases vouchering schedules forecasts reports and tracking logs. Complete all required correspondence in a timely and efficient manner. Attend monthly all-employee meetings and any other functions required by management. Maintain close communication links with all employees. Provide a motivating influence and seek input regarding food and beverage issues from employees. Ensure a high level of positive communication exists between the Food & Beverage and Food Production staffs. Perform P.O.S. changes in menus or additions/deletions of servers as necessary. Handle items for €œLost and Found€ according to the standards. Maintain required pars of all stock. Review food sales for accuracy daily. Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager.

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