Food and Beverage Manager

Full-Service Branded Hotel | Clearwater / St. Petersburg, FL

Our client is a full-service, branded hotel in the Clearwater and St. Petersburg area. The food and beverage operation includes a full-service restaurant and bar, banquets and catering for the hotel’s meeting and event space, and in-room dining.

The Food and Beverage Manager oversees all food and beverage operations, including the restaurant, bar, banquets, and catering. This is a hands-on, floor-present leadership role for someone who can deliver a consistent guest experience, control costs, and build a strong team. You’ll report to the General Manager and work closely with sales on events and groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the restaurant, bar, banquets, and any breakfast or in-room dining service
• Deliver consistent food quality, service standards, and guest satisfaction scores
• Carry out banquet and catering events, from corporate meetings to social functions and team groups
• Manage food, beverage, and labor costs to meet budget and margin goals
• Handle inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships, and maintain beverage controls
• Hire, train, schedule, and develop F&B team members
• Partner with the sales team on banquet event orders, menus, and pricing
• Keep health, sanitation, and alcohol service in full compliance
• Find ways to grow outlet revenue through promotions, local business, and the hotel’s group base
• Prepare forecasts, P&L reviews, and weekly operating reports

Qualifications

• 3+ years of F&B management experience in a hotel setting
• Experience running both outlet and banquet operations
• Strong financial knowledge of food cost, beverage cost, labor, and P&L management
• Leadership style that builds accountability and retention
• Branded hotel experience preferred
• ServSafe Manager certification, or able to get it
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills