Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Position: Temporary Assistant Food & Beverage Manager (possible temp to hire)
Department: Food & Beverage
Location: Luxury Hotel Property – New York, NY
Pay: $35 per hour

About the Role:
Goodkind Hospitality Staffing Agency is seeking a Temporary Assistant Food & Beverage Manager (preferably with Hotel or Fine Dining experience) to support the operations of a luxury hotel’s food and beverage outlets. This position plays a key role in enhancing the guest experience by ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining brand standards, and supporting the Food & Beverage Manager in achieving financial and service goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations across all food and beverage outlets.
• Communicate effectively with the Food & Beverage Manager, team members, and other departments.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations, implement corrective actions when necessary, and support team development.
• Create and manage departmental schedules to ensure proper staffing levels based on business needs.
• Oversee guest requests and special needs, including allergies and specialty amenities.
• Coordinate event-specific functions, including menu planning and room configuration.
• Manage vendor relationships, purchase orders, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with all food sanitation, health, and safety regulations.
• Handle guest concerns promptly and professionally to maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Participate in leadership meetings (Labor, Budget, etc.) and assist with financial reporting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed, especially during high business volumes.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and remain composed under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in POS and PMS systems, as well as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and labor management.
• Flexible schedule availability (AM/PM, weekends, holidays).
• Professional, positive, and guest-focused demeanor.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent vocational training.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar supervisory or management role.
• Previous hotel or luxury property experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing a large and/or unionized workforce is a plus.