Union Hotel Jobs in Rutherford, NJ (NOW HIRING)

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Description
Lead Exceptional Service. Inspire Teams. Create Memorable Experiences.
Are you a hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and is passionate about delivering exceptional food, beverage, and guest experiences?
The Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge, one of New Jersey's premier convention and conference hotels, is seeking an experienced and driven Food & Beverage Manager to join our leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity to help lead food and beverage operations at a large, full-service Marriott hotel while building your career with Rebel Hotel Company, one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the United States. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about service, develops high-performing teams, and understands how exceptional dining and event experiences drive guest satisfaction and business success.
About Rebel Hotel Company
Rebel Hotel Company is redefining hospitality leadership through innovation, accountability, and operational excellence. We operate a diverse portfolio of full-service, lifestyle, and branded hotels across the country and are committed to developing leaders who challenge the status quo and deliver outstanding results.
About the Opportunity
As Food & Beverage Manager, you will partner closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to oversee the daily operations of restaurants, bars, room service, banquets, and catering operations.
You will play a critical role in ensuring exceptional guest service, operational efficiency, quality standards, and team performance across all food and beverage outlets while helping create memorable guest experiences.
This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching others, driving results, solving problems, and leading by example.
What You'll Do
Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house, banquet, and service teams
• Foster a positive, professional, and guest-focused culture
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Assist with payroll review, labor management, and staffing plans
• Promote accountability while recognizing and developing team talent
Food & Beverage Operations
• Support the daily operation of restaurants, bars, room service, banquets, and catering functions
• Ensure service standards, food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction consistently exceed expectations
• Provide operational support and floor leadership during peak service periods
• Partner with Culinary, Banquets, Sales, and Operations teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Monitor outlet readiness, presentation, and service execution
Guest Experience
• Respond professionally and promptly to guest concerns and service recovery opportunities
• Drive guest satisfaction through service excellence and team engagement
• Support initiatives that enhance the overall dining and event experience
Financial, Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, cost controls, and departmental expenses
• Utilize POS systems and operational reporting tools to monitor performance
• Support labor management and productivity initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, OSHA requirements, and company policies
Labor Relations
• Support compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), work rules, attendance standards, and disciplinary procedures where applicable
• Partner with Human Resources and department leadership to maintain a productive and compliant work environment
What We're Looking For
? A hands-on leader who leads by example
? Passionate about hospitality and guest service
? Strong communicator and relationship builder
? Organized, detail-oriented, and highly accountable
? Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment
? Focused on operational excellence and team development
Qualifications
Required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive food and beverage leadership experience within a hotel or high-volume hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations
• Experience with POS systems, inventory management, scheduling, labor controls, and departmental financial management
• Strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Preferred
• Experience working in a union hotel environment
• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), grievance procedures, and labor relations
• Bilingual communication skills
Why Join Us?
Competitive Benefits Package
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing hospitality company
Build Your Career
This is more than a food and beverage management position-it's an opportunity to join a growing company that invests in leadership development and promotes from within. You'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on hotel operations while growing your career with a company that values innovation, accountability, and results.
Ready to Join the Rebel Movement?
At Rebel Hotel Company, we don't manage hotels the old way-we challenge the status quo.
If you're ready to lead with purpose, develop exceptional teams, and make your mark in hospitality, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver unforgettable guest experiences at Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge.
Position Requirements
Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree
• and 3 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Salary Range
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
This position is currently accepting applications.