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Food and Beverage Manager - Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks

Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026 CLOSED ON 6/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food and Beverage Manager - Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks position at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks?

Food & Beverage Manager: Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks

Overview of Concept:

The Bower plaza in the Fenway is home to three concepts from ES Hospitality - Eastern Standard, reopened after 15 years in Kenmore Square, Equal Measure, a craft cocktail bar, and Standard Italian, a modern Italian restaurant. These concepts, helmed by Garrett Harker, serve brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks to neighborhood visitors, BU students and faculty, residents, and restaurant industry professionals alike.

Overview of the Position:

The Food & Beverage Manager is a dynamic, multi-concept role. This individual will be responsible for supporting the Beverage Director and Wine Director in the development and management of the wine and cocktail programs across Eastern Standard, Standard Italian and Equal Measure. The F&B Manager will also work closely with the General Manager on the day-to-day management and operation of Eastern Standard and the ES Hospitality private dining program. This is a role for a candidate who possesses a strong foundation in wine and spirits and is excited to continue to learn and grow professionally working alongside talented food and beverage colleagues in a legacy restaurant with a multi-daypart, multi-venue layout.

Pay range: 70,000 - 85,000/year bonus opportunity

Responsibilities:

Support the administrative functions of the wine and beverage programs at Eastern Standard, Standard Italian and Equal Measure

Assist the Beverage Director and Wine Director on wine and cocktail menu development

Assist in monthly beverage inventory

Participate in beverage product ordering

Participate in the day-to-day management of a team of FOH members - guiding and mentoring the staff on the floor and creating memorable guest experiences

Lead by example to guide and empower the FOH staff on the floor, maintaining a hands on presence throughout each service

Participate in restaurant opening and closing shifts as a restaurant manager

Participate in staff food and beverage training and continuing education initiatives

Assist with private event set up and execution

Take part in special projects as necessary

Qualifications:

Minimum 2-3 Years Experience Working In Restaurant Management Preferred

Strong wine and spirits knowledge base coming in

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem solving skills

Who You Are:

Hardworking, upbeat, and energetic with the ability to lead by example

Genuinely excited by food/beverage and the culinary industry and eager to grow professionally

Excited to be joining a vibrant, growing community of 3 closely-associated restaurants each with unique wine and beverage programs

Self-motivated and confident, with the ability to work well with diverse teams across multiple concepts

A team player, ready to pitch in wherever needed to ensure the success of the restaurant as a whole

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary (based on experience), health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off plan, dining discounts, 401k opportunity and continuous development and learning opportunities.

Eastern Standard Hospitality considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Eastern Standard Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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