Food and Beverage Manager

Job description

Key tasks

We are looking for a professional food and beverage manager to be responsible for managing service in our Retail and Banqueting Rooms, including Lyttons Restaurant and Bar and our function Suites catering for up to 200 guests for meetings, weddings and events. and for delivering an excellent guest experience. This is a Hands on role. The successful candidate will be able to forecast, plan and manage all F&B orders, staff and finance. The goal is to maximize sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

Responsibilities
•Manage all F&B and day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards
•Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service
•Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and continuously make necessary improvements
•Identify customers needs and respond proactively to all of their concerns
•Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel
•Establish targets, KPI’s, schedules, policies and procedures
•Provide a two way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in motivation and teamwork
•Comply with all health and safety regulations
•Report on management regarding sales results and productivity

Requirements
•Proven food and beverage management experience
•Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
•Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
•Mastery in delegating multiple tasks
•Communication and leadership skills
•Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices
•Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets
•Guest-oriented and service-minded
•Culinary school diploma or degree in food service management or related field

Desired profile

Skills

Level of Education Vocational education
Areas of study Hospitality
Professional experiences 3 to 5 years
Languages essential Finnish

Essential and optional requirements

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