Food and Beverage Manager

Job Description

The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all food, beverage, and bar operations. This includes managing concessions, catering, and bar service, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining profitability. The manager will collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience. In addition to leading the food and beverage team, the role includes managing inventory, developing menus, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations, and providing bar services aligned with family-friendly policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all food, beverage, and bar areas, ensuring efficiency during peak periods and events.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure food and beverage offerings complement entertainment experiences.
• Manage bar operations, ensuring compliance with alcohol laws, inventory control, and a family-friendly drink selection.
• Develop and update menus for food, beverages, and bars, aligning with guest preferences and cost-effectiveness.
• Create seasonal offerings, themed menus, and promotions to engage guests and boost sales.
• Plan and manage food and beverage services for events, parties, and catering needs.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and collaborate with vendors to optimize supply chain and profitability.
• Track sales performance, adjusting pricing and promotions to maximize revenue.
• Lead staff training on food safety, alcohol service, and guest interaction, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Maintain high guest satisfaction through quality service, responding to feedback, and improving offerings based on trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in food and beverage/restaurant industry or equivalent
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience that includes staffing, performance management, training and development.
• Preferred: Strong background in bar management

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Quick and effective decision-making in handling customer complaints, staff issues, or operational challenges.
• Capability to come up with creative solutions to operational challenges or customer requests.
• Required to be on feet for long periods of time.
• Capability to lift and carry items such as boxes of supplies, food products, and equipment (up to 30-50 lbs).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, family-friendly environment that includes food, beverage, and bar services.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays to accommodate business needs.

Pay Rate: Hourly / Minimum of $16 Hour

Full-Time

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Days

Premier Lanes – Acadiana

3227 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA

Premier Lanes - Is part of the Malco Theatres family. These Family Entertainment Center (FEC) feature bowling and fun and games for the entire family.