The Chatham Wayside Inn is A Boutique Hotel in Chatham MA opened since 1860!

Our hotel is a rare find. Within a historic downtown setting, Chatham Wayside Inn has combined a fresh, contemporary feel with the warm touch and exemplary service of a boutique hotel. 

The Food & Beverage Manager directs all aspects of Food & Beverage operations including guest service, sales, accounting/budgeting, asset protection, inventory control and human resources. The Food & Beverage Manager directs all operations in alignment with the direction of the General Manager, Company, brand standards, and local, state and national regulations.

Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations. Recommends the Food & Beverage budget, marketing/business plans, capital expenditures and manages within approved plans and objectives. This position directly manages assigned staff and indirectly manages all subordinates. Articulates Company goals to the staff. Demonstrates commitment to these goals through work ethic, integrity and respect for the Company and associates. Unites associates in a common commitment to achieve and exceed these goals. Works closely with management throughout the hotel and the Company. Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner.

Education and Experience:

High school education plus a degree in culinary arts, hotel/restaurant management or related major.  Five or more years of related experience.  Alcohol awareness certification and familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.  

Skills and Abilities: 

This position requires a substantial and successful track record in profitable food & beverage management while maintaining integrity and professional bearing.  Possess knowledge of accounting and budgeting along with the ability to compile facts/figures and analyze information that involves data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.  Ability to anticipate and identify issues and exercise initiative to investigate, interpret and weigh alternatives to reach logical conclusions and make sound business decisions.

Display consistent professional leadership while simultaneously handling competing and changing priorities and projects.  Remain positive, resourceful and possess the ability to improvise while working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure. 

The ability to effectively and efficiently schedule, manage and delegate work.  Appropriately and effectively interview, hire, motivate, develop, monitor and address staff performance matters.  Possess excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills with professionalism, diplomacy and confidentiality.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft office along with the ability to travel when needed.  Must satisfy and comply with the legal requirements for employment within the jurisdiction. 

Working Conditions & Physical Effort: 

Work is normally performed in an interior hotel environment.  While performing job duties, the associate speaks, listens, completes documents, processes requests and operates office equipment such as a telephone, calculator, computer, copier and fax.  Physical requirements include extended periods of standing and/or walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.  The work involves some exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.  The exposure to hazards or physical risks requires following basic safety precautions and use of applicable protective equipment.  The job requires close vision with or without corrective lenses.  This position is required to operate a motor vehicle.

A full job description is available upon request.

Benefits:

Benefits for Full Time employees may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS AND MUCH MORE!

*Benefits vary by location*

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