Outdoor F&B Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

WORK in PARADISE:

Ranked #5 of the Best Hotels & Resorts in Florida and the only Naples Resort in the Top 20, LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club is a part of the Noble House Hotels and Resorts family. Located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, we offer excellent career opportunities to caring hospitality professionals who provide the finest services in Naples.

LaPlaya's Food and Beverage Team is looking for a passionate Outdoor Food and Beverage Manager with an outgoing personality, that wants to elevate the dining experience, while creating memories for guests and members, to lead the team. If you have a minimum of three years of 3 years in food and beverage operations, enjoy working in an outside beach environment and have a desire to be a part of team, that is rooted in our core values, of Make Things Better and Happy to Help, then we are interested in speaking with you about this exciting career opportunity.

Requirements

• Lead and oversee all outdoor food and beverage operations, including poolside, beachfront, and bar services, ensuring exceptional guest and member experiences that reflect the resort's luxury hospitality standards.
• Direct daily operations by managing service execution, staffing, guest satisfaction, food and beverage quality, cleanliness, and safety standards across all outdoor venues.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability through strategic sales initiatives, labor management, inventory controls, cost containment, and effective scheduling practices.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence.
• Create, manage, and communicate staffing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage while maintaining labor costs within budgeted guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels, purchasing, receiving, and product usage to ensure proper controls, minimize waste, and support financial objectives.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve service standards, ensuring all food and beverage offerings are delivered in accordance with company expectations and brand standards.
• Build strong relationships with guests and members by anticipating needs, providing personalized service, and resolving concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate closely with Culinary, Resort Operations, Events, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of daily operations and special programs.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health and sanitation regulations, liquor licensing requirements, cash handling procedures, and workplace safety standards.
• Protect company assets through proper inventory management, equipment oversight, key control, and adherence to operational procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, communicate departmental goals and expectations, and provide ongoing performance feedback to drive individual and team success.
• Lead by example through a visible management presence, demonstrating professionalism, positive leadership, and a commitment to exceptional hospitality.
• Maintain flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods as required by operational needs.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of food and beverage management experience, preferably in a resort environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of POS systems, inventory controls, and labor management.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak business periods.
  
  

Our CULTURE:

The passion of our people is our greatest asset. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. As we provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect.

Unique Hotels attract Unique People. If you are passionate about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun, then we hope you become a member of our LaPlaya Family.

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness:

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The OFFER:

In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD and life insurance benefits, PTO, 401k, complimentary meals, resort discounts, pay on demand, company provided training and certifications, tuition reimbursement and much more.

Come and be a part of the excitement and spend every day in sunny paradise!

Salary Description

$75K to $80K per year

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