Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Our Mindset / Who we are 

• We believe in performance, agility, innovation, fun, collective intelligence, and empowerment.
• We take great pride in celebrating successes, yet we do also accept to fail so we can bounce back even stronger.
• We are empowered and fully accountable. Everyone is encouraged to take ownership, make decisions and drive impact.
• We act as One team. Global, Regions and Hotels build and drive our commercial and marketing strategy together, support each other and grow collectively. We learn from each other, we win collectively.

Sofitel New York is seeking an accomplished and service-driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to support the seamless operation of our Restaurant, Bar, and In-Room Dining experiences. This role is instrumental in delivering elevated, personalized service that reflects the Sofitel art de vivre, while driving performance, engagement, and guest loyalty.

What You Will Do

• Be a visible, inspiring presence on the floor, embodying the hotel’s refined image through a warm, polished, and attentive leadership style
• Lead, motivate, and develop F&B teams to enhance service excellence, sales performance, and productivity across all outlets
• Oversee daily restaurant, bar, and in-room dining operations, ensuring brand standards, quality, and consistency are upheld
• Foster strong collaboration with Culinary, Sales, and hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences and successful events
• Build meaningful relationships with guests, proactively addressing feedback and resolving concerns with care and discretion
• Champion personalized service, empowering teams to anticipate needs and create memorable moments
• Support menu development, pricing, and daily operations in partnership with the Head Chef
• Manage special events, group bookings, and hospitality suites with precision and attention to detail
• Set and monitor sales targets, analyze guest feedback, and implement initiatives to drive revenue growth
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, cash handling procedures, purchasing standards, and brand audit requirements
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and equipment care to ensure efficiency and asset preservation
• Leverage creativity and local partnerships to enhance visibility and grow business within the surrounding community

This position is expected to pay between $66.5 – $68k annually.

This role plays a key part in achieving the hotel’s financial and service objectives while maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality.

Who You Are

• A hospitality professional with at least one year of experience in an Assistant Manager or similar leadership role within a New York City unionized restaurant or hotel environmenthttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/assistant-food-and-beverage-manager-in-sofitel-new-york-new-york-united-states-jid-82185