Food & Beverage Manager

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What is in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

As Food & Beverage Manager, you will work closely with other operational managers to enhance processes, efficiency, and service. The candidate will have a proactive approach to hospitality, and will constantly strive to innovate and implement new ideas to enhance our service product. This leader will be involved in overseeing our Opaline Bar & Brasserie but will also have exposure to our In-Room Dining, Banquets, and Refreshment Center outlets.

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

• Active floor management, driving the service vision within Banquets and Outlets to build guest loyalty and outstanding service results.
• Focus on creating revenue driving ideas and opportunities to engage and innovate with both the local market and in-house guests.
• Ensure that all ambassadors are trained and held accountable for brand standards and that ambassadors are always reflective of our grooming standards and in a clean and proper uniform.
• Manage and develops audit programs of brand standards and completes coaching sessions with ambassadors.
• Consistently has a presence with our ambassadors in the F&B areas while balancing the administrative needs of the position.
• Ensure departmental schedules reflect our service commitments, ambassador needs, and business-productivity commitments.
• Take responsibility of the cleanliness, maintenance, and storage procedures of the operations
• Participate in ordering, inventory, and monitors use of supplies.
• Execute opening and closing checklists.
• Review daily reports (Arrival, VIP, Group Resumes, etc.) and communicates all special requirements and monitors execution.
• Conduct daily shift briefings ensuring that our ambassadors are well informed and prepared to deliver outstanding service.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Two years progressive Food and Beverage Management experience in a luxury Hotel setting an asset
• Computer knowledge, particularly POS (Silverware) and Microsoft Office an asset
• Hands on management style with 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.

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.