Food & Beverage Manager - Aloft Anchorage

Food & Beverage Manager

Position Purpose:

The Aloft Anchorage is seeking a qualified professional to lead the Food & Beverage team. Candidate should be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks. Position is not a typical Monday through Friday schedule and will require working weekends and nights. The Food & Beverage Manager is primarily responsible for the operation of the bar (W XYZ) re:fuel which is the Aloft brand's 24-hour gourmet grab and go which also serves breakfast in a self-service environment as well as the food program within W XYZ and re:mix lounge. There is approximately 3,000 square feet of catering and event space, however food service is contracted out to an outside caterer. However, the Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for handling all beverage programs for catering/banquets.

The Benefits of Being Part of OUR Family:

* Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

* Life Insurance

* Paid personal time off

* Leadership and Management Training Programs

* 401K Retirement Plan

* A PATH for your future!

* Discounted room rates

* A FUN PLACE TO WORK

* Access to voluntary benefits, including discount in pet insurance, cell phones, Travel & Entertainment and Health & Wellness programs.

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Ordering of food, alcoholic beverages, candies, snacks, and sundries for re:fuel (24-hour grab and go market)

• Maintain proper inventories and levels for both food and beverage

• Ensure that food, beverage, and market costs remain at or below budgeted levels

• Hands on operations of events in W XYZ bar, as well as the planning, organization, and promotion of same

• Ensure that all controls and SOPs are at 100% compliance levels

• Ensure required tools and supplies are readily available to attendant(s) to best serve the guest

• Act as the first management line of contact for all guest issues

• Responsible for the sourcing, interviewing/hiring and technical training of each re:fuel attendant, bartender and banquet set up Talent member(s)

• Ongoing responsibility to ensure the Aloft culture is maintained

• Assist the General Manager in promoting “Positively Outrageous Service” from the Food and Beverage outlets

• Responsible for the weekly scheduling of Talent for the Food & Beverage department as well as payroll

• Ensure all financial transactions are completed properly and within the established guidelines of the property

• Responsible for assisting the General Manager in the budgeting, forecasting, and planning for the department

• Interacting with all Talent (employees) in the department providing ongoing feedback and performance evaluation

• Manage operating expenses using budget/expense checkbook to minimize costs while providing an excellent guest product and service

• Effectually second in command operationally to the General Manager. Assume other duties/tasks as may be delegated or assigned by the GM.

Applicant Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality /Resort Management preferred

• Legally eligible to work in the United States

• This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with basic knowledge of hotel related processes and departments.

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• 2-3 years of experience in Food & Beverage, Restaurant and/or bar, including at least two years of supervisory experience

• Experience working in a branded hotel a plus

• Proficiency with MICROS POS automation or similar platform(s) desirable

• Applicant must be personable and exhibit outstanding customer service in guest interactions

• Appropriate business attire

NOTICE:

The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.

Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with JL Hospitality Management rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities.

JL Hospitality Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. JL Hospitality Management, LLC does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.