Food & Beverage Manager Fair Ketch

Fort Lauderdale Hotel

Opening in Fall 2025, Omni Fort Lauderdale will provide South Florida with 120,000 square feet of event space, new food and beverage options, a Natural Spring inspired full-service spa and entertainment pedestrian plaza featuring high-end shopping, amphitheater, charter boat docking and beautiful promenade. The new iconic landmark offers unforgettable views of the Atlantic paired with unrivalled convenience and intelligently designed meeting spaces. The hotel will be directly connected to the Broward County Convention Center, immediately adjacent to Port Everglades cruise terminal and less than two miles from Fort Lauderdale Airport.

Be a part of the pre-opening team for the Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel!

Opening Fall 2025, the Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel will also have over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre-function meeting space with waterfront views.

Omni Fort Lauderale Hotel is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager for Fair Ketch. This team member will provide proper training and supervision of all personnel including supervisors. To insure prompt, courteous service in a manner that complies with Omni Food and Beverage standards and company policies and procedures. To ensure the overall success of the restaurant by guest satisfaction surveys and utilizing financial controls.

To consistently ensure the maximum guest satisfaction while dining in the restaurant.
• Pre-meal meeting conducted with service staff on a daily basis.
• Supervision of floor during operation.
• Ensure that service personnel follow service protocol including steps of service.
• Monitor timing of guest experience.
• Handle all complaints to the guests' satisfaction.
• Maintain a consistently smooth-running operation.
• Make the Front of the House staff weekly schedule.
• Ensure Kitchen, stewarding and cashier staff are on duty as scheduled.
• Ensure the side-stations are fully stocked with equipment.
• All side-work complete and checked out by the manager.
• Making sure the beverage machines are functioning properly.
• Ensure station rotation in seating.
• Assist in seating or service of guests as necessary.
• Coordinate all functions in dining room during service.
• Monitor productivity of service staff.
• Monitor and critique the quality and consistency of the food product.
• Making sure special boards and/or descriptions posted accurately.
• Continuously check food quality and presentation coming from kitchen.
• Maintain food displays during service.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and comments regarding food and service.
• To be familiar with clients so that there is constant recognition of all repeat guests.
• Review reservations on a daily basis and check against the VIP list from the front desk.
• All special attention details handled properly.
• Maintain the physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant.
• Ensure the staff's uniforms and appearances meet specifications.
• Make sure tabletops are set to specifications, and during service, constantly inspect tabletops, side-stations and tray stands.
• All menus inspected daily by hostess.
• Make sure all equipment in good condition and clean.
• Make sure work areas are being maintained neat, orderly and clean.
• All lights and music adjusted appropriately for each meal period.
• To contribute to the profitability of the restaurant through cost control effectiveness.
• Constantly perform positive up-selling techniques with service staff.
• Expedite table turnover and table resetting. Implement sales promotions and merchandising programs.
• Be familiar with all beverage-related procedures and equipment and assist the cashier when needed.
• Know and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Know emergency procedures (including CPR) and work to prevent accidents.
• Be familiar with and enforce all policies related to liquor liability laws.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned and/or required by management.

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent preferred
• 4 years of experience in a previous Food & Beverage operations leadership role required
• Previous Restaurant General Manager or Assistant General Manager Experience preferred
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Understanding of financial statements and labor productivity
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period or for an entire shift.
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects of moderate weight without assistance.

Working Environment:

• Interior of restaurant kitchen and designated bar area, with occasional travel around resort property as needed.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
• Exposure to food items and beverages.

Tools & Equipment:

• MICROS computer and card, telephone, wine key

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