What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hotel Food and Beverage Manager position at The Elyton?
Position/Role: Food & Beverage Manager
Location: The Elyton Hotel, Downtown Birmingham, AL
Salary Range: $50k- $60k with Bonus potential
(Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall background.)
Lead the Team. Elevate the Experience. Make Every Service Count.
Join Ascent Hospitality and help deliver exceptional food and beverage experiences at The Elyton Hotel in downtown Birmingham!
Ascent Hospitality owns and operates a portfolio of hotels across Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. We are committed to creating great guest experiences while helping our team members learn, grow, and build careers in hospitality.
About the Role:
Ascent Hospitality is seeking an experienced, guest-focused Food & Beverage Manager to lead food and beverage operations at The Elyton Hotel.
In this role, you’ll oversee daily service, develop and support your team, and help ensure guests receive a high-quality, consistent experience. You’ll work closely with hotel leadership and other departments to support operational goals, manage costs, and maintain a positive, service-focused culture.
Employee Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Insurance Plan Options
- Hotel Team Member Discounts
- Employee Recognition & Appreciation Programs
- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
- Supportive Team Culture
- Engaging Downtown Hotel Environment
What You Will Do:
- Oversee daily food and beverage operations and help ensure smooth, efficient service.
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team members.
- Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and schedule team members in coordination with hotel leadership.
- Establish and reinforce service standards, team expectations, and operating procedures.
- Monitor guest feedback and respond to concerns promptly and professionally.
- Maintain high standards for food and beverage quality, presentation, cleanliness, and guest service.
- Monitor labor, inventory, purchasing, and operating expenses; identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Assist with departmental budgets, forecasts, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Manage inventory and help ensure supplies and equipment are maintained appropriately.
- Coordinate with culinary, events, and other hotel departments to support guest needs and hotel operations.
- Ensure team members follow food safety, sanitation, alcohol-service, and workplace safety procedures.
- Review operational performance and communicate results, challenges, and improvement plans to hotel leadership.
- Support special events, promotions, and other food and beverage initiatives as assigned.
- Be available to provide operational leadership during service, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For:
- Previous food and beverage management or hospitality leadership experience preferred.
- Experience supervising, coaching, and developing a service team.
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, guest service, and service standards.
- Ability to manage budgets, labor, inventory, and operating expenses.
- Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- A hands-on, approachable, and guest-focused leadership style.
- Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, scheduling tools, and standard workplace technology.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol-service practices.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.
- Hospitality, business, or related education preferred.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a hospitality leader who enjoys building strong teams, managing operations, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to have you lead the Food & Beverage team at The Elyton Hotel.
Join Ascent Hospitality and become part of a team where your work truly makes a difference!
Ascent Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000