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Legends Hospitality Food & Beverage Manager (Circle Line Cruises) in New York, New York
Description
LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Attractions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
CIRCLE LINE CRUISES
Legends Hospitality is proud to Partner with Circle Line Cruises, New York’s oldest provider of chartered sightseeing cruises, in delivering a premium hospitality experience to guests. In addition to daily cruises on six sailing vessels throughout the city, Circle Line hosts various special events cruises, including a New Year’s Eve and Fourth of July celebration and charters for private parties and events.
THE ROLE
The Food & Beverage Manager reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for supporting all Food, Beverage & Merchandise operations. Specific areas of oversight include executing group orders and events, training new associates, and adhering to safety and quality standards and the ability to perform all job duties in our concessions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Overseeing Front of House Operations, including bar and food service, across six sailing vessels
Responsible for all opening and closing procedures of the venue and POS reporting
Directly manage a team of seasonal associates of 150+ and coordinating individual assignments by location
Responsible for executing multiple events and food orders at once; ensuring all items are sent to accurate locations as up to 5 events may occur on different vessels at once
Responsible for overseeing and maintaining accurate inventory levels for all locations
Enforce and reconcile all cash handling for the venue, ensuring compliance with company practices
Oversee and support Back of House Culinary & Warehouse operations
Enforce consistent high quality food preparation and service in accordance with DOH standards
Implement effective communication with the client and all employees
Assist in the development of programs that result in increased customer satisfaction
Assist in hiring and training new employees
Ensure overall compliance with company service standards and venue policies
Conduct physical audits of inventory and product, research and perform reconciliations
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of food and beverage experience in a high-volume setting. Experience working in high-volume food service venues (i.e. catering venue or sports and entertainment setting) with experience overseeing the sale of alcohol preferred
Experience managing or supervising a team of at least 20+
Detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to multi-task and delegate duties when necessary
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to lead and motivate teams and promote an inclusive work environment
Ability to troubleshoot situations as they arise and provide satisfactory resolutions
Knowledge and effective operations of retail POS including procedures and policies
Ability to perform under pressure effectively for extensive periods of time while maintaining professionalism
Must be available to work extended hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training
Must have or obtain NYC Food Protection Certificate
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary range of $64,350 - $65,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Leadership: Intermediate
Communication: Expert
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Hotel/Restaurant Management
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Alcohol Awareness
Certified Manager
