The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Downtown / South Lake Union, managed by Moody National Management LP is currently looking for an Assistant Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our team. 

All associates are offered competitive pay, flexible scheduling opportunities, paid holidays and 401(k) with Employer Match. Full-time associates also enjoy paid time off and comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

The Assistant Food & Beverage Supervisor assists with planning and managing the Food & Beverage function to achieve high levels of guest satisfaction, while meeting/exceeding corporate/owner objectives and financial goals and complying with all brand standards and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Effectively manage staff: direct and oversee recruitment and development of employees; hire, train, empower, coach and counsel, review performance and salary levels; resolve conflicts; discipline and terminate employment as appropriate. 

• Develop, recommend, and implement the annual Food & Beverage budget, business/marketing plan, forecasts, and objectives to meet/exceed management/owner expectations. 

• Implement and manage all company/brand programs to ensure compliance with operating procedures, including safety and sanitary regulations and all federal, state and local regulations to support quality service.

• Market the Food & Beverage outlets: develop effective menus, package deals, promotions, displays, decorations, and presentations with company guidelines to capture more in-house guests and a larger share of the local market to meet/exceed sales and financial goals. 

• Establish par levels for all products and supplies; establish/maintain inventory controls. 

• Resolve guest complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of guest satisfaction. 

• Ensure that Food and Beverage areas and equipment are maintained to promote sanitary and safe conditions and to protect hotel assets, comply with regulations, and enhance guest satisfaction. 

• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports and information to hotel and company management as specified by procedures and as requested. 

• Assume responsibilities of any line level food & beverage employee, as needed. 

• Monitor all related Food and Beverage licenses and ensure renewals are initiated in a timely manner. 

• Other duties as instructed by management.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervises Banquet Captains and may supervise Bartenders, Cooks, Servers and Dishwashers

Job Specifications:

• Solid working knowledge of related company and brand policies, procedures, and services. 

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the Food & Beverage/Hospitality profession; all certifications required for food and beverage staff. 

• Excellent managerial/supervisory skills. 

• Ability to study, analyze and interpret complex activities. 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including: the ability to effectively negotiate, convince, sell, and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests, and corporate clients. 

• Intermediate proficiency with any systems or software related to Food & Beverage operations. 

• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

• Ability to maintain customer focus

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to follow corporate and brand standards and procedures 

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Hospitality, business or related field or a combination of education/work experience

• 4 years of experience in similar position within a hotel

• 2 years of managerial/supervisory experience

• Minimum training required per year as assigned by the company

• Any additional training required by manager

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a hotel/restaurant environment. 

• May be exposed to abnormally low temperatures during inspections of walk in coolers.

• This position works indoors but may be required to go outdoors occasionally.

• Work days and work hours may vary.