Café Riggs Food & Beverage Manager

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan. Position Overview: The Food and Beverage Manager will serve as a key leader in the hotel restaurant, responsible for managing all aspects of food and beverage operations to ensure the highest standards of quality, service, and guest satisfaction. This position requires strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel restaurant, including dining room service, bar operations, and special events, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery. Develop and implement standard operating procedures for food and beverage service, including opening and closing procedures, reservation management, and service standards. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in the dining area, bar, and kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Staff Management and Development: Recruit, train, and supervise food and beverage staff, including servers, bartenders/barbacks, hosts/hostesses, baristas, server assistants, and polishers Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to support the professional growth and development of staff members. Conduct regular training sessions to ensure staff are knowledgeable about menu items, service standards, and customer preferences. Scheduling and Payroll: Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts, balancing the needs of the business with staff availability and preferences. Process payroll for food and beverage staff, ensuring accurate recording of hours worked, tips, and any overtime, and addressing any discrepancies promptly. Monitor labor costs and adjust scheduling as necessary to maintain budgeted labor expenditures. Guest Experience and Satisfaction: Ensure guests receive exceptional service and hospitality throughout their dining experience, anticipating their needs and addressing any concerns or special requests promptly and courteously. Interact with guests to gather feedback, assess satisfaction levels, and identify opportunities for improvement, implementing corrective actions as needed to enhance the overall guest experience. Collaborate with the culinary team to develop innovative menus, seasonal offerings, and special promotions that delight guests and drive revenue growth. Financial Management: Develop and manage the food and beverage budget, tracking revenue and expenses to ensure profitability and financial targets are met. Analyze financial data and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue enhancement, and operational efficiency. Implement pricing strategies, menu engineering techniques, and upselling initiatives to maximize revenue and profitability while maintaining value for guests. Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure food and beverage offerings meet the hotel’s quality standards, including presentation, taste, and portion size, maintaining consistency and excellence in every dish and drink. Monitor inventory levels, ordering, and stock control to minimize waste and ensure adequate supply levels for daily operations. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and hotel policies pertaining to food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and guest satisfaction. Salary Range: 71,000.00 - 75,000.00 Benefits At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees Six complimentary nights each year at any Lore Group hotel Lore Group employee and immediate family rates Lore Group friends and family rates 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at more than 800 partner hotels through Lore Discovery 50% discount at Lore Group restaurants and bars Paid vacation days - entitlement increasing annually Nine paid holidays annually Seven paid sick days annually, as established in Washington, D.C. Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary Employee Assistance Program Referral incentives 401(k) with a 5% match Training and development programs Additional perks through Cigna Complimentary employee meals - lunch and dinner daily Employee recognition programs Equal Employment Opportunity Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions. Location: Washington, DC Our properties are widely celebrated for their thoughtful design, interesting use of space, engaging restaurants, award-winning bars and the passion of our people. We are passionate about our people and are committed to training, developing, mentoring, and coaching a world-class team to deliver memorable experiences for our guests. As a small, independent group, we are able to offer a personalised career progression on a global stage, with many of our team members having been able to move to our European and American properties, and vice versa, expanding their roles, careers and experiences. We prefer to promote and transfer within our group whenever possible, backed up by tailored training using internal and external resources. We firmly believe our future leaders are alongside us. Click here to discover stories below from Lore Group team members across Amsterdam, London, Washington DC and our group office in London.