Food & Beverage Manager/ Restaurant, Bar & Banquet Manager at The Lowline Hotel – Charleston, South Carolina

Join our vibrant team as a Food and Beverage Manager at The Lowline Hotel, where you will have the opportunity to lead a diverse range of hospitality outlets, including Banquets, Pour Taproom Restaurant, The Placery Lounge, and Market. This role is ideal for a passionate hospitality professional eager to enhance guest experiences, drive revenue growth, and foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment. If you possess strong leadership skills and thrive in fast-paced settings, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the daily operations of all Food and Beverage outlets, ensuring attentive, friendly, courteous, and efficient service.

- Maintain adherence to budgeted payroll and overhead costs, optimizing operational efficiency.

- Lead and motivate staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences and uphold service standards.

- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve service quality and efficiency.

- Monitor financial performance, including sales, costs, and profitability, and take corrective actions as needed.

- Coordinate with culinary and service teams to ensure smooth and seamless operations.

- Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control to minimize waste and control costs.

- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

- Foster a positive team environment that encourages professional growth and teamwork.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience in food and beverage management, preferably in a banquet or multi-outlet setting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.

- Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, including banquet, restaurant, lounge, and retail settings.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

- Ability to manage budgets, costs, and financial performance.

- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.

- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including evenings and weekends.

- Relevant hospitality or management certifications are a plus.

- Demonstrated ability to develop and motivate teams.

- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where our team members can grow and succeed. Join our team and be part of a company that values growth, innovation, and exceptional guest service.