Food & Beverage Manager in Portland, Maine at StepStone Hospitality Inc.

At Stepstone Hospitality, we create environments where team members are empowered to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. We’re committed to building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth across all our hotels.

We are seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to oversee F&B operations at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Portland managed by Stepstone Hospitality. The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing F&B operations at the hotel, ensuring high-quality service, operational excellence, and revenue growth across all outlets (restaurant, bar, room service, and banquets). Ensuring exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high operational standards, and driving revenue growth across all food and beverage outlets.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for hospitality excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurant, bar, room service, and banquet operations
• Lead, train, and motivate the F&B team to deliver exceptional service
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasting, and cost controls to maximize profitability
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and brand standards
• Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain menu quality, presentation, and innovation
• Plan and execute banquets, events, and catering services
• Analyze F&B performance metrics and identify opportunities for growth
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, guests, and internal teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive F&B management experience in hotels or resorts
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Strong operational and financial management expertise
• Excellent guest service, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Marriott brand experience preferred
• Knowledge of Tampa market and local suppliers is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Hilton travel discounts
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.