Food & Beverage Manager

Position Title: Food & Beverage Manager

Pay 13

Reports To: Resident General Manager

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

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Job Summary

We are looking for a versatile and proactive Food & Beverage Manager to support and strengthen our F&B operations across all departments at the iconic Longwood Gardens. This is a floating leadership role designed for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys variety, and can step into different areas— catering, events, café, restaurant, and retail —to provide hands-on support, cover management gaps, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Step into leadership roles across F&B outlets as needed—covering for managers, supporting during peak periods, or launching new initiatives.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations in the café, restaurant, retail food areas, and event catering.
• Act as a bridge between departments, ensuring consistency in service, standards, and guest experience.
• Support the planning and execution of weddings, private events, and corporate functions.
• Coordinate with kitchen and service teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Troubleshoot on the ground and ensure client satisfaction.
• Train and mentor team members across departments, reinforcing SOPs and service standards.
• Assist with onboarding new staff and supporting seasonal ramp-ups.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture.
• Conduct spot checks and audits to ensure hygiene, safety, and brand standards are upheld.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend improvements.
• Support inventory, ordering, and stock rotation processes.
• Lead or assist with special projects such as menu rollouts, pop-up events, or retail launches.
• Provide feedback to senior leadership on operational needs and guest trends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in hospitality/F&B management, ideally across multiple formats (e.g., café, events, catering, retail).
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and operational best practices.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1424190

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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