Fresh Food Manager Jobs in Perry, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Ready to build something incredible in the heart of Macon?
Hotel Forty Five in downtown Macon is reimagining the restaurant LOOM into TELAIO a fresh Northern Italian dining experience, and we're looking for a passionate Food & Beverage Manager to lead the charge.
We're not looking for someone who simply manages schedules and inventory.
We're looking for a people-builder. A culture-creator. A hospitality enthusiast.
Someone who gets excited about hiring great talent, coaching future leaders, delivering memorable guest experiences, and creating a restaurant, guests can't stop talking about.
This is your chance to take ownership, build your dream team, and help launch a restaurant concept that's destined to become a local favorite.
If you're ambitious, energetic, and ready to make your mark, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Your fingerprints will be on every part of this journey, from the team you build to the culture you create.
If you're passionate about hospitality, energized by growth, and ready for a challenge, let's talk.
Great restaurants don't happen by accident. They're built by great leaders!

What You'll Be Part Of:

• Help launch an exciting new Northern Italian restaurant concept.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop your own service team.
• Collaborate on creating signature cocktails and an exceptional wine program.
• Lead daily restaurant operations while delivering outstanding hospitality.
• Build a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and memorable guest experiences.
• Work alongside an experienced culinary and hotel leadership team to bring this vision to life.

Essential Functions

• Maintain compliance withHotel Forty Five and Mainsail Lodging & Development company corevalues.

• Create a positive atmosphere for guests and teammembers.

• Manage theday-to-dayoperations, ensuring quality service standards aremetand the guest experience is exceptional

• Review staffing levels to ensure exceptional guest service,operational needs and financialobjectivesare being met

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance withHotel Forty Five and Mainsail Lodging & Development's policy, following a schedule which will vary according to the needs of thehotel

• Maintain,approveandsubmitaccuratepayroll for all team members within the departmentwhilecomplyingwithdeadlines to ensure proper hours, PTO, and Holidays are paid outcorrectly

• Leadsfront of houseF&Bstaff recognition efforts

• ManageGuest Voiceinitiatives and respondto reviewstimelywhen needed

• Attend all required meetings, includinginter-departmental, staff, managerial, and other relevantsessions

• Maintainhigh standardsof personal appearance and grooming which includes wearing proper professionalattire

• Complywithall safetystandards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operationsandcompliance withOSHAguidelines

• Respond to all guest requests,concerns, complaints, and/or accidents at allF&Boutlets in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner,includingfollowup to ensure guestsatisfaction

• Assistservers, server assistants,and hosts on the floor duringmeal periods and peaktimes

• Supervise daily shiftoperations working withRestaurant Managers

• Ensuredailypre-shiftsare conductedto informthe teamof the hotelhappenings

• AssistSenior Manager ofFood and Beverage inconductingmonthly meetings withthe departmentto review scores,conducttraining, andinform staff ofany hotel/departmentinitiatives

• Uphold standardsregardingpurchase orders, voucher of invoices, and checkbook accounting according to Mainsail Lodging & Development standards

• Maintainservice and sanitation standards inrestaurants, bar/ lounge, and room service areasin compliance with the stateregulationsand company standards

• Ensureteam members are aware ofandcomply withall applicable lawsregardingservingalcoholicbeverages

• Complete all required training from Mainsail Corporate and as directed bythe Senior Manager ofFood and Beverage.

• Ensure compliance with allF&Bpolicies and procedures by training, supervision, hands on approach, andfollow-up

• Control costs by conducting daily/monthlyparchecks and inventory to reviewportioncontrol, reduce waste, and ensure no interruption of service.

• Monitorand trainbeverage staff to ensure properportioncontrol andmaintainlow beveragecost

• Responsible for uploading all new menus into Single Platform, special menus and eventswhen needed

• Responsible for reconfiguring BOH for new menus and item adjustments (set-up and troubleshooting)

• Monitor dining roomfloor andassistwhereneeded

• Prepared to work a variety of shifts - including but not limited to opening shifts (7am), mid-shifts (12pm) and closing shifts (4-5pm) that could last until 1 or2am

• Conducttable touchesduring meals and/or uponguest departure tosolicitfeedback on the service, quality of food,and the overallimpression of the experience toadjustwhennecessary

• Ensure guest privacy and security by correctly following hotelproceduresand privacy policies

• Train, motivate, coach, counsel,and discipline allF&Bteam members according to theHotel Forty Five standardswith supervision fromtheSenior Manager ofFood and Beverage and HR

• Promote open lines of communication with all management and team members andmaintaina professional workenvironment

• Ensure team members aretreated fairly and equitably, prioritizingteammemberretention

• Respond to emergency situations using information contained in Safety Data Sheets; keepSDSscurrent and easilyavailable

• Maintain and monitor "Lost and Found" procedures andpolicies according tostandards.

• Monitoring banquet service, including overseeing events as needed and working closely with Banquetleadership andteam on ensuringhigh levelsof service and qualityproduct

• Other duties asassigned

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, equivalent degree, or higher required

• Minimum2yearsin an Assistant Manager or Supervisory role at a high volume and/or fine dining restaurant or hotel

• Fine dining, wine, and beverage knowledge isamust

• Micros andOpen Table knowledgepreferred

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal formats

• AServesafecertificate, or you are working on renewing the current certificate

• A strong senseof ownership in everything that you do

• Experience training and coaching restaurant staff

• The ability to work effectively and efficiently while working under pressure

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods oftime

• Ability to communicateclearly

• Ability to lift, bend,and carry50lbs

• Corrected vision to normal range

• Ability to drive/transport self andothers

• Ability to travel on occasion- up to 25%

• Ability to work long hours asneeded

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgmentsquickly

• Work on multiple tasks, makingappropriate progresstowardsdeadlines

• Able to work independently, takedirectionsand provide direction toothers

• Manage differing personalities within the office, thehotel,and thecommunity

• Maintain the highest degree ofconfidentiality

• Ability to work effectively in stressful,high-pressuresituations

• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing,identifying,and solving problems asnecessary
  

Why Hotel Forty Five?

As part of the Marriott family through Mainsail Lodging & Development, you'll enjoy industry-leading benefits, including:

• Marriott hotel discounts worldwide
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Career growth with a growing hospitality company
• The rare opportunity to help open and shape a brand-new restaurant concept

NOTICE:The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day.All associates must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associatesfromtheir accustomed shift as business demands. In addition, this is a hospitalitybusinessand a hospitable service atmosphere must beprojected at all times.

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.