POSITION OVERVIEW
The Food & Beverage Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all outlets in the hotel to ensure guests receive the highest quality of service according to hotel standards. They provide hands-on training and support while maximizing restaurant revenue and guest satisfaction. Alongside the Food & Beverage Director, they implement and uphold all departmental standards and policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide guidance and leadership to the food & beverage team to ensure consistent quality of guest service is provided to all guests in accordance with hotel standards, including restaurants and bars, banquets and catering, in-room dining, minibars, club lounge, and all other food & beverage areas.
- Observe performance and encourage improvement.
- Resolve guest complaints by conducting thorough research of the situation and the most effective solution.
- Prepare and conduct daily pre-shift meetings, communicate effectively with all staff, and provide them with any information necessary to provide the highest level of service.
- Make recommendations for training related issues when inconsistencies develop.
- Authorize revenue allowances to remedy problems in the case alterative solutions have been offered but not accepted.
- Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all departmental policies, service standards, and standard operating procedures.
- Assist the outlets teams to take orders, retrieve and serve alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and meals to guests, courteously and efficiently according to hotel specifications.
- Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
- Assist in the maintenance of the outlet areas and equipment.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
- Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beer brands, and non-alcoholic selections available in the assigned outlet.
- Maintain complete knowledge of the particular characteristics and description of every wine and champagne on the wine list.
- Maintain complete knowledge of designated glassware and garnishes for each drink.
- Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, proper table set-ups, room capacity, hours of operation, menus, price range, and dress code of all outlets.
- Maintain complete knowledge of equipment and use only as intended.
- Maintain positive guest relations at all times and resolve all guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minor, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
- Maintain complete knowledge of the Point of Sale system and resolve system issues, should they arise.
- Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies while keeping bank secure at all times.
- Ensure associates complete opening and closing side duties.
- Ensure all departmental policies and SOPs are followed and executed according to hotel standards.
- Prepare guest check and process payment, adhering to all cash handling and credit policies.
- Ensure maximum usage of all supplies to attain budgeted food and beverage cost and to prevent waste.
- Use all chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
- Maintain a professional and personable appearance at all times, according to hotel standards.
- Successfully achieve the hotel’s core values of ownership, innovation, craft, respect, and community.
- All other duties as requested.