Food and Beverage Manger

The Food & Beverage Manger for Bleu Northeast Kitchen is responsible for the operations of the restaurant, bar at Bleu, and the banquet department. This is a hands-on position that provides leadership to each department and assists with the coordination of all food & beverage related needs and activities within the Hotel.

The Food & Beverage Manger interacts with guests, team members, and other departments while ensuring that every guest will have a memorable dining, bar, or event experience. The person in this role is responsible for directing and managing the Assistant F&B Manager as well as the Banquet Supervisor to coordinate event needs, scheduling, hiring, training, cost control, revenue, and service consistent with restaurant and Marriott Standards.

We are looking for a vibrant individual who is excited by the Vermont food & beverage scene and will build connections and relationships in the local F&B community. The ideal candidate will have goals and aspirations to maintain a pleasant, welcoming, and professional environment for our guests and team members.

  • Manages and supports breakfast, dinner, bar, and banquets.

  • Ensures Westport Hospitality and Marriott standards are followed and prepares team members for annual Marriott audit.

  • Manages guest relations, and communicates with guests on any needs/issues, and maintains follow through to ensure high satisfaction.

  • Manages costs in accordance with the budget and completes monthly alcohol inventory.

  • Maintains required pars of all beverages and front of house service items.

  • Responsible for all reporting and training in Micros POS and RESY.

  • Perform POS changes for all menus/pricing/programming in Micros.

  • Oversees and makes necessary adjustments to guest reservation system (RESY).

  • Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.

  • Maintains and assists with development of new wine lists, cocktail menus, and food menus.

  • Works closely with the Executive Chef, Banquet Supervisor, Director of Catering, Events Coordinator, and General Manager.

  • Trains, coaches, works alongside, to help grow team members skills and knowledge.

  • Creates and implements initiative to create new business, and assist in the production of social media content in conjunction with the marketing coordinator.

  • Conducts daily pre-shift and regular departmental meetings to provide ongoing training and education relating to food and beverage.

  • Responsible for proper set up, coordination, and education of banquets.

  • Schedules all F&B team members and oversees payroll within ADP.

  • Ensures all F&B public spaces are clean, and in good condition, and works with GM and the Maintenance team to make necessary repairs and upgrades.

  • Ensures all team members have proper alcohol service training certificates for the State and Marriott. As well as in-house Marriott trainings.

  • Attends weekly staff and BEO meetings with Chef, Director of Catering, and the Events Manager.

  • Coordinates hiring efforts and works with Human Resources to complete the new hire process.

  • Participates in MOD coverage as needed.

  • Provide a positive, motivating, and communicative environment for our team members.

Email manager@bleuvt.com or work@hotelvt.com with your resume and interest.