Food and Beverage Manager

Are you experienced in food and beverage operations and comfortable balancing service quality, staff management, and cost control? We’re looking for a Food and Beverage Manager to oversee daily dining operations, support the service team, and maintain consistent standards across food quality, presentation, and guest service. This position is suited to someone who understands the pace of hospitality operations, can make sound decisions during busy service periods, and knows how to keep a team working effectively. What You’ll Manage * Oversee daily food and beverage operations, ensuring service runs smoothly during preparation, peak periods, and closing. * Coordinate front-of-house and kitchen teams to maintain service standards and resolve operational issues. * Prepare staff schedules, assign responsibilities, and ensure appropriate coverage for business needs. * Monitor food and beverage costs, inventory levels, purchasing, waste, and stock usage. * Review sales performance and operating expenses to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability. * Maintain food safety, sanitation, storage, and handling standards in line with applicable regulations. * Address guest concerns professionally and work with staff to resolve service issues promptly. * Support recruitment, onboarding, training, performance feedback, and ongoing team development. * Coordinate with suppliers and oversee ordering to maintain appropriate stock levels and product quality. * Monitor equipment condition, cleanliness, and general readiness of service areas. * Review customer feedback and service results to identify practical improvements. * Maintain accurate operational records, including inventory, schedules, incident reports, and relevant cost information. Skills and Experience **Required** * Previous experience in food and beverage management, restaurant supervision, hospitality operations, or a similar role. * Understanding of restaurant service, food safety, inventory management, and cost control. * Experience supervising staff, coordinating schedules, and managing day-to-day operational priorities. * Ability to review sales, expenses, and stock usage to support sound business decisions. * Strong communication and customer service skills. * Ability to handle guest concerns, manage competing demands, and make decisions in a busy environment. * Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when operationally required. **Preferred** * Experience managing food and beverage budgets, labor costs, and purchasing. * Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, inventory software, and staff scheduling tools. * Food safety certification or willingness to obtain any required certification. * Experience introducing service improvements or helping a hospitality business improve operating performance. What You Can Expect From the Role You’ll have responsibility for the daily performance of food and beverage operations, with the opportunity to influence service quality, team effectiveness, and cost management. The role combines hands-on leadership with operational planning and is suited to a manager who can support staff while keeping business priorities in view. Position Details * **Location:** Rochester, New York * **Employment Type:** Full-time * **Work Setting:** On-site * **Schedule:** Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operating hours * **Compensation:** Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications * **Benefits:** May include health insurance, paid time off, and other company-sponsored benefits, subject to company policies and eligibility. How to Apply Apply through this Indeed posting and include a résumé outlining your hospitality management experience, team leadership, and food and beverage operations background. Qualified applicants may be contacted to discuss the role and next steps. Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Paid training * Vision insurance Work Location: In person