Taskforce F&B Manager– $4K+/Month

**Location:** Downtown Chicago, IL **Employment Type:** Contract / Task Force Assignment **Contract Duration:** 6 weeks **Compensation & Position Highlights** * **Base Compensation:** $4,000+ per month ($2,000+ biweekly), with an option to extend the assignment for an additional two weeks for $2,000. This compensation is comparable to the approximate take-home pay of a W-2 employee earning $70,000 annually in Illinois. * **Independent Contractor:** 100% of earnings paid; no taxes withheld. * **Complimentary Daily Meal** – Enjoy a free meal during your scheduled workday. * **Free On-Site Parking** – Convenient parking is provided at no additional cost. * **Supportive Team** – Work alongside an experienced hospitality team in a professional and welcoming environment. **Work Schedule** * **Days:** Monday–Sunday, based on business needs * **Availability:** Must be available to work weekends (**If needed**) **About Us:** Mims Consulting Group provides specialized hospitality consulting services to hotel owners and operators across 35 states, helping improve financial performance, strengthen brands, increase market share, and enhance guest engagement. **About the Role** We are seeking an experienced **Task Force Food & Beverage Manager** to provide hands-on leadership and operational support at a hotel. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who can quickly assess operations, lead teams, improve service standards, and drive F&B profitability. The ideal candidate is a strong operator who can step into an existing operation, identify opportunities, and immediately implement effective solutions. **Key Responsibilities** * Manage daily F&B operations across restaurant, bar, and banquet outlets * Lead, train, and supervise FOH and BOH teams to ensure service excellence * Maintain high standards of guest experience and service recovery * Control labor, food cost, and beverage cost in line with budget targets * Oversee scheduling, staffing, and task force coordination * Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards (ServSafe, HACCP where applicable) * Collaborate with hotel leadership (GM, DOS, Executive Chef) to achieve revenue goals * Implement operational improvements and SOPs quickly upon assignment * Support inventory management, ordering, and vendor relations **Requirements** * 3+ years of Food & Beverage management experience in a full-service hotel, resort, or high-volume hospitality environment. * **Strong knowledge of restaurant, bar, banquet, and hotel F&B operations.** * Proven leadership and team-development skills. * Strong understanding of P&L management, labor controls, and cost management. * Ability to quickly adapt to new properties, teams, systems, and operating environments. * Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. * Hotel opening, renovation, turnaround, or task force experience is highly preferred. **Task Force Assignment** * **Position:** Task Force F&B Manager * **Focus:** New organization chart and updated structure * **Environment:** Hotel / Hospitality * **Engagement:** Task Force Assignment * **Goal:** Improve accountability, communication, operational efficiency, and overall organizational performance. **To learn more about who we are and what we do, please go to our website: www.mimsconsultant.com** Pay: $4,000.00 - $6,000.00 per month Benefits: * Flexible schedule Application Question(s): * If selected, would you be available to start immediately? * How long is your commute to Downtown Chicago? Work Location: In person