Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate.

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is seeking a dynamic Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to support operations at The Cove, our poolside restaurant, as well as other dining outlets across the property. This individual will play a key role in driving service excellence, supporting daily operations, and creating memorable dining experiences for every guest. We’re looking for an inspiring leader who fosters collaboration, develops talent, and embodies the warmth and professionalism that define Four Seasons.

What you will do

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Hotel’s Food & Beverage Outlets to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for outlet operation.
• The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.
• Describe and ensure quality of all food items, ingredients, and preparation methods, as well as provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.
• Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
• Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the outlet and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.

   

What you bring

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.
• https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/job/REQ10376456/Assistant-Food-Beverage-Manager