Food and Beverage Manager

A stunning fusion of modern design with stylish oriental flair, Mandarin Oriental, New York features 244 elegant guestrooms and suites — all with breath-taking views of Manhattan and Five-Star hospitality. Luxurious amenities include MO Lounge, all-day dining overlooking Central Park and the Manhattan skyline; a 14,500 square-foot Five-Star Mandarin Oriental Spa; and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a 75-foot lap pool. In addition, there is premium meeting and event space, including a 6,000 square-foot pillar-less ballroom with three walls of windows overlooking Central Park.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental New York within the Food and Beverage Department in New York City, the Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for managing and organizing the service staff efficiently, overseeing reservation seating, leading the welcome to the guest and constantly circulating the dining room searching for opportunities to improve service. F&B Managers and the Assistant Director Food and Beverage.

The Food and Beverage Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage.

As Food and Beverage, you will responsible for the following duties:

• Maintains expert level knowledge of all menus, all ingredients and techniques including but not exclusive to:
  • Curent à la carte cocktails.
  • Curent prix fixe menu cocktails.
  • Current beers, both in bottle and on tap.
  • Current wines by the glass.
  • Current a la carte food items.
  • Current prix fixe menu food items.
  • All spirits on current menu.
• Participates in pre-service meeting to properly communicate to the service staff the special reservations, dietary restrictions, changes to food and beverage menu items, and expectations of the day’s service.
• Participates in the development, implementation and management of food and beverage marketing activities as directed by the Director and Assistant Director Food & Beverage
• Maintains and communicate FOH department control and cash handling procedures.
• Assists in the training of new hires and continuing education programs for current staff.
• Assists with organization of private events as directed by the Director and Assistant Director Food & Beverage.
• Ensures the maintenance and compliance of alcohol safety regulations.
• Ensures that The MO Lounge and IRD service team meets and exceeds guest expectations
• Greets guests and maintains welcoming atmosphere with the goal of establishing return guests.
• Ensures that staff maintains a professional attitude and proper appearance and uniform standards.
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