Food & Beverage Assistant Manager

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What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:   

• Oversee the Opaline and Banquet team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• Maximize revenues by upselling and following budget guidelines
• Handle guest concerns, reacting quickly and professionally
• Balance operational and Colleague needs
• Assist with scheduling, payroll, inventory and purchasing
• Provide training and coaching of team members
• Ensure Colleagues have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents, preparation methods as well as Sofitel standards
• Ensure proper cash handling procedures are followed and Accounting standards are adhered to.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for both ambassadors and guests.
• Oversee day to day operation of F&B areas in collaboration with other managers.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Aspects of the Position (include but not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous Food and Beverage leadership experience required
• Valid Food Handlers Certification required or the ability to obtain certification within 15 days once hired
• Valid ABRA license or ability to obtain license within 15 days once hired
• Previous Point of Sale system experience required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications required
• Hands on leadership style with the ability to prioritize and lead through example
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with great communication ability
• Must be available to work afternoon/evening shifts and weekends in a fast paced environment

Your team and working environment:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.