Food and beverage managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and other businesses that operate serving food and beverage. Food and beverage managers may be employed by restaurants, bars, hotels and resorts etc. Food and beverage managers still require great customer skills but apply management skills ensuring the labour and financial goals of the organization are maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Organize, direct and evaluate food and beverage service
  • Recruitment and training of staff
  • Shift scheduling
  • Performance management; monitor staff performance and provide feedback
  • Purchase and control of inventory
  • Monitor revenues and expenses
  • Ensure practice of heath and safety regulations
  • Negotiate supplier arrangements for food and beverage products
  • Negotiate with clients for use of facilities for catering, parties, banquets, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Completion of secondary school should be required
  • Diploma or degree in business management or tourism related field would be an asset
  • Leadership skills
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability
  • Inventory management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Good organizational skills

Possible Future Career Paths

  • Director of Sales and Marketing
  • General Manager

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