What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Food and Beverage position at Blue Hills Ski Area?
Blue Hills Ski Area is hiring a full-time, seasonal Food & Beverage Manager for the winter season. You will lead the cafeteria, the bar and our F&B outposts, keeping lines short, food safe and guests happy on the busiest days of the year.
This role is a strong fit for someone coming off a summer seasonal position (resort, camp, golf club, park, marina, venue or similar) or those looking for a change and ready to step into a management role. The role reports directly to ownership.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations
- Oversee daily operation of the cafeteria, bar and all food kiosk outposts
- Open and close each location, and keep service fast and consistent during peak periods
- Adjust staffing and station coverage to weather, ticket sales and events
Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, schedule and supervise food service staff, including line cooks, cashiers, kiosk attendants and bartenders including ensuring those have the appropriate certifications where needed.
- Build weekly schedules that balance coverage, labor budget and staff availability
- Set expectations, coach performance and keep morale high!
Menu, Inventory and Cost Control
- Manage ordering, receiving, inventory and help with vendor relationships
- Track food, beverage and labor costs and reduce waste
- Work with management on menu items and pricing
Compliance and Safety
- Maintain food safety, sanitation and health department standards at every outpost
- Ensure responsible alcohol service, including ID checks and compliance with state and local licensing rules
- Follow cash handling procedures and reconcile daily sales
Guest Experience and Events
- Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally
- Coordinate food and beverage service for races, group events and special programming
- Bonus: book and schedule live entertainment such as bands and DJs for events.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience in food service & hospitality
- Experience supervising or leading a team, formal or informal
- Comfort working fast-paced, high-volume service in cold, outdoor-adjacent conditions
- Strong organization, communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and peak ski days
- Must be 21 or older
Preferred
- ServSafe or equivalent food safety manager certification, or willingness to obtain it
- Alcohol server training (such as TIPS) or willingness to obtain it
- Experience with inventory, ordering and cost control
- Experience scheduling or booking live entertainment is a bonus, not required
Great fit if you are
- Finishing a summer seasonal role at a resort, camp, golf club, park or venue and looking for a winter management position
- Energized by guest-facing work and building a team quickly
- looking to be entrepreneurial and think outside the box to drive sales
Schedule, Compensation and How to Apply
Schedule: Full-time for the winter season. Expect weekends, holidays and school vacation weeks to be the busiest and most important shifts.
Compensation: includes season pass and other industry discounts
Season dates: this position starts mid/late November and runs through mid/late March.
To apply: Please submit both a cover letter and resume.
Blue Hills Ski Area is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30