What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Of Food And Beverage position at Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse Restaurants?
$52,000
Responsibilities:- Develop new menus with the culinary team that include suitable pricing structures
- Implement and monitor operation schedules of food and beverage staff
- Train and supervise food and beverage staff to ensure high levels of performance and hire new team members
- Oversee all food and beverage department operations: staff supervision, schedule, customer satisfaction, budget, and menu development
- Make regular reports on customer satisfaction scores and recommend suggestions for improvement
What You’ll Do
Lead From the Line
- Work actively on the line and in prep during peak periods
- Set urgency, pace, and execution standards for the kitchen team
- Demonstrate correct cooking techniques, portioning, and plating
- Coach and correct execution issues in real time
- Lead by example through discipline, focus, and professionalism
Drive Food Quality & Consistency
- Ensure flawless execution of approved recipes and procedures
- Monitor taste, texture, temperature, and presentation throughout service
- Verify prep accuracy, yields, and holding practices
- Deliver consistent results from cook to cook and shift to shift
Support Menu Rollouts & Training
- Execute new menu item rollouts hands-on in the kitchen
- Train cooks by working alongside them
- Ensure new items are executed correctly before and after launch
- Communicate execution feedback and challenges to leadership
Train, Coach & Hold Accountable
- Train cooks through demonstration, repetition, and verification
- Certify team members on stations based on performance
- Hold cooks accountable for recipe adherence and cleanliness
- Reinforce standards for urgency, organization, and teamwork
Ensure Safety, Sanitation & Controls
- Enforce food safety and sanitation standards at all times
- Monitor temperatures, labeling, dating, and holding procedures
- Maintain inspection-ready conditions every shift
Manage Cost & Kitchen Systems
- Control food cost through proper prep, portioning, and waste reduction
- Execute inventory and ordering systems accurately
- Ensure cooks follow yield, trim, and portion standards
What We’re Looking For
- A hands-on kitchen leader who enjoys coaching from the line
- Strong recipe discipline and attention to detail
- Ability to lead calmly and decisively in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and accountability
- Team-first mindset with strong communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent, associate degree in hospitality management preferred
- Over 3 years in food and beverage management
- Customer relationship management experience desired
- Food handling license
- Deep knowledge of culinary trends in the industry and a strong understanding of portion and plating standards
At Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse, we’re more than a restaurant — we’re a family. We believe our people are the heart of everything we do, and we treat every team member with the respect, support, and appreciation they deserve.
Our reputation for exceptional BBQ, genuine hospitality, and unforgettable guest experiences starts with hiring great people and helping them grow. When you join Big Mike’s, you’re joining a team that takes pride in serving high-quality food, caring for our guests, and looking out for one another.
We invest in our team because you matter. That’s why we offer competitive benefits including health, vision, dental, and life insurance, a 401(k), and more — so you can take care of yourself and your family while building a career you’re proud of.
If you’re passionate about great food, strong values, and being part of something bigger than just a job, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of the Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse family.
Salary : $52,000