Description
The beautiful and historic Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is currently seeking a dynamic, experienced and motivated individual for the position of Food and Beverage Manager at our Stepstone Hospitality managed hotel. This candidate should demonstrate excellent organizational & communication skills, a strong proficiency in multi-tasking with exceptional hospitality and guest service skills.
· Manage daily operations of the food and beverage outlets, including the restaurant, bar, room service, and club lounge.
· Hire, train, and supervise front-of-house staff, including servers, bartenders, and baristas.
· Ensure exceptional guest service standards are met or exceeded.
· Monitor inventory levels and place orders for beverage and supplies as needed.
· Manage budgets, control costs, and analyze financial reports to maximize profitability.
· Enforce health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
· Develop promotional strategies and events to increase sales and customer engagement.
· Handle guest concerns or complaints with professionalism and care.
· Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment.
· Increase the level of guest satisfaction by delivering an exceptional product through employee development.
Requirements
· 3+ years of experience supervising in food and beverage or hospitality leadership.
· Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, bar service, and customer service best practices.
· Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
· Must be available for weekends, holidays, and PM shifts.
· Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
· Familiarity with point-of-sale systems & scheduling software
· Certifications in food safety and responsible alcohol service (e.g., ServSafe, TIPS) preferred.
· Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
· Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
· Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, and manual dexterity.
· Hearing, writing, typing.
· Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.
· Other duties may be assigned.
Stepstone Hospitality and the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel are an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/D/V
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience supervising in food and beverage or hospitality leadership
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, bar service, and customer service best practices
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
- Certifications in food safety and responsible alcohol service (e.g., ServSafe, TIPS) preferred
What We Do
StepStone Hospitality specializes in the management of full-service hotel and restaurant operations, aiming to create asset value for owners through a combination of hands-on operations, strategic asset management, and food and beverage expertise.
