POSITION: F&B ASSISTANT MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE
REPORTS TO: OUTLET MANAGER / DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the Outlet Manager and Director of Restaurants and within policies and procedures in force, ensures that the restaurant, In-Room Dining, Minibar and beverage area are in operational level in regards to service procedures and Riverside Hotel Standards. Works directly under the Outlet Manager but maintains close communication with Director of Food & Beverage.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Includes the following, but other duties may be assigned:
Assists in direction and supervision of all aspects of restaurant, In-Room Dining, minibar and beverage personnel in all capacities thereby ensuring top efficiency and high guest satisfaction.
Assists in Coordination and supervises the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverage products to ensure highest quality at all times.
Assists Outlet Manager by training all new and current employees.
Monitor the performance of the outlets through verification and analysis of customer satisfaction systems.
Greet and seat guests. Ensure staff members approach tables on time and follow all steps of service.
Reviews with all Managers any information of past, present and upcoming events.
Inspects all side station are fully stocked for upcoming shift and ensure daily side job lists are followed and completed.
Responsible for setup procedures in all outlets, and overall staff appearance.
Conduct daily lineups, Pre-meals.
Resolves any complaints, questions or comments from guests.
Establish & Maintain applicable preventive cleaning sidework. Ensure front, back and outside of restaurant is always clean and well-maintained.
Monitor employee hours and responsible for payroll control in the absence of the Outlet Manager.
Ensures that all cashiers and servers paperwork has been completed properly.
Daily inspection of restaurant for physical appearance/maintenance needs (burned out light bulbs, broken furniture, aligned tables, flowers, plants, clean windows, etc.)
Follow up on any request/message from previous shift manager
Inspect all menus for good conditions.
Ensure that pantry inventory is maintained.
Maintain visual control of linen’s and report to housekeeping if needed.
Create great teamwork and moral amongst staff.
Performs any other duties assigned by Manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Agilysys POS systems
Coffee/Tea/Espresso/Soda machines
Juice/Milk/Cream/Butter refrigerator
Glass/Dish/Flat ware
Skills Required
- Supervise restaurant, in-room dining, minibar and beverage staff
- Train new and current employees on service procedures
- Operate Agilysys POS systems
- Monitor outlet performance and customer satisfaction systems
- Manage setup procedures, side station stocking, and pantry inventory
- Handle cashier and server paperwork and assist with payroll control when needed
- Resolve guest complaints and ensure steps of service are followed
- Conduct daily lineups and pre-meal briefings
- Perform daily inspections for physical appearance and maintenance needs
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and stand/walk for long periods
What We Do
The Las Olas Company is a leading commercial real estate and hospitality company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For over 80 years, it has shaped the vibrant lifestyle and rich culture of the area, owning and operating premier destinations including the iconic Riverside Hotel and the Las Olas shopping and dining district.








