Food and Beverage Manager III

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Carmel, CA

posted November 15, 2024

Food and Beverage Manager III

Salary Range $75,000-$80,000 + Bonus eligible

This is an exempt position and will be paid on a salaried basis in accordance with state and federal law.

Job Summary

Position responsible for all the food and beverage operations, which includes  all culinary, restaurant, and beverage. Oversees guest and employee  satisfaction, maintaining standards and meeting or exceeding financial  goals. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of all applicable food and beverage laws and regulations. Develops and implements business plan for food and beverage.   

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area. 

Or   

  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel  and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or  related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or  related professional area.   

Core Work Activities

Developing and Maintaining Budgets

  • Develops and manages all financial, employee engagement and guest satisfaction  plans and actions for Food and Beverage departments.   
  • Maintains a positive cost management index for kitchen and restaurant operations.   
  • Utilizes budgets to understand financial objectives.   

Leading Food and Beverage Team

  • Manages the Food and Beverage departments (not catering sales).  
  • Supervises  and manages employees.
  • Manages all day-to-day operations.
  • Understands  employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.   
  • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and  encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.   
  • Oversees all culinary, restaurant, and beverage.   
  • Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation,  empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.  
  • Provides excellent customer service to all employees.   
  • Responds quickly and proactively to employee's concerns.   
  • Provides a learning atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.   
  • Provides proactive coaching and counseling to team members.   
  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.   
  • Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.   
  • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.   
  • Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.   
  • Sets clear expectations with the employees and team leaders and ensures that appropriate rewards are given if expectations are exceeded.  

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

  • Provides excellent customer service.  
  • Responds quickly and proactively to guest's concerns.   
  • Understands the brand''s service culture.   
  • Ensures that all employees, team leaders and managers understand the brand's service culture.   
  • Sets service expectations for all guests internally and externally.   
  • Takes ownership of a guest complaint/problem until it is resolved or it has been addressed by the appropriate manager or employee.   
  • Ensures all banquet functions are up to standard and exceed guest's expectations.   
  • Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.   
  • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.   
  • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.   
  • Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.   

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

  • Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.   
  • Conducts performance reviews in a timely manner.   
  • Promotes both Guarantee of Fair Treatment and Open Door policies.   
  • Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.   
  • Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or  training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.   
  • Develops an action plan to attack need areas and expand on strengths based on employee engagement and guest satisfaction results. 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Complies with all corporate accounting procedures.   
  • Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.   
  • Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.   
  • Ensures effective departmental communication and information systems through logs, department meetings and property meetings.   

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

48 Unit Time-Share

An elegant Big Sur escape.

Welcoming guests for over a century, this stunning retreat offers Owners and guests the ultimate in amenities, location, and nearby activities. With its relaxing whirlpool spas, fire pit with Adirondack chairs, dramatic Pacific views, and access to the adjacent Hyatt Carmel Highlands hotel’s premier dining, this is a perfect place for meaningful time together. Off-site, enjoy everything Big Sur has to offer, like scenic drives, hiking, biking, fishing, beaches, coveted golf at Pebble Beach, and plenty of wine-tasting opportunities.