Food & Beverage Entry Level Mgmt Opportunity KCI Marriott, KC Mo in Kansas City, Missouri at Hotel Equities

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable F & B Manager for the Kansas City Airport Marriott in Kansas City, Missouri.

Salary is $48,000-$52,000 Depending on Experience

Must have open availability

Customer Service Experience Required

Job Purpose:

The position requires the ability to perform the following essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Interviewing, scheduling, payroll management, and performance/discipline management.
• Key elements of the position include interacting with our guests and associates, building strong relationships amongst them, and training of staff to meet and exceed brand service standards.
• Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of various food and beverage sub‐departments, e.g. Room service, restaurants, banquets, kitchens, steward, etc.
• Implement and monitor schedules for the operation of all restaurants, bars, and banquet facilities to achieve a profitable result.
• Participate with the f&b director, chef, restaurant managers, and banquet leadership in the implementation of new menu concepts, merchandising, and banquet services to attract a predetermined customer market.
• Assist in monitoring effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub‐departments.
• Assist the area managers in establishing and achieving predetermined profit objectives and desire standards of quality food, service, cleanliness, merchandising and promotion.
• Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurants and banquet service, to recommend to management new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make‐up to the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment.
• Assist and develop operating tools necessary and incidental to modern management principles, e.g. Budgeting, forecasting purchase specifications, recipes, portion specifications, menu abstracts, food production control, job descriptions, etc.
• Continuously evaluate the performance and encourage improvement of the personnel in the food and beverage department.
• All other duties as assigned by management

In addition to performance of the essential function, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the requirements of the hotel.

• Participate in manager on duty program.
• In emergencies, perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
• Operate word processing and reporting programs on computer.
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products to adhere to health standards.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The individual holding this position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Extensive experience in customer service or hospitality
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to use a calculator to accurately perform moderately complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly in English with customers and team members, both verbally and in writing, including the preparation of complex reports.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills, including the ability to determine the appropriate time, place, and sequence of operations or actions.
• Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and make effective decisions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any government-required licenses, permits, or certifications applicable to the position, including health cards, liquor service permits, alcohol service certifications, food handler permits, or similar requirements.
• Ability to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with established company standards.

Software Proficiencies: None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

• Proof of authorization and eligibility to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary, sales, hospitality, and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Previous experience in restaurant, bar, banquet, kitchen, stewarding, catering, or management operations preferred
• College degree in hospitality, culinary arts, business, or a related field preferred.

Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program