Anything but an ordinary museum, in 2010 Fotografiska was founded in Stockholm and in late 2019 opened its newest outpost in a treasured, historic landmark building in NYC’s Flatiron District. The iconic NYC and Stockholm locations are complemented by expansion in Tallinn, and forthcoming museums in Berlin, Shanghai, and Miami set to open into 2023. Fotografiska’s goals are simple: to inspire a more conscious world through the power of photography, to bring people together, raise awareness and create positive change. The Museum showcases the greatest photographers, whether they are emerging artists or already established internationally.

Fotografiska | New York

Located at 281 Park Avenue South, the six-floor, 45,000 sq ft (about half the area of a Manhattan city block). the historic landmark is home to an unexpected mix of world-class art, vibrant cultural programming, and exceptional dining experiences. The restaurant, Verōnika, and the first-floor cocktail lounge, Chapel Bar, are designed by Roman and Williams.

The Role

The Fotografiska F&B Manager role will lead and manage Food and Beverage events and banquet programming. Reporting into the Managing Director of F&B and the Fotografiska Director of Operations, the role oversees all aspects of the Loft operations, including the training, scheduling, and management of all staff. In this role, you will also be the liaison between Programming, Membership, Exhibition and Events team leaders to develop and guide service excellence in all Loft Events, including large productions such as Magic with Dan White. You will also play a multi-faceted role in supporting the service and operations management of special building-wide events and events in the Café.

The F&B Manager will strive to ensure operational excellence by drilling into the smallest of details and focusing on achieving the strategic short and long-term business goals of the multi-million-dollar Fotografiska venue. Including day-to-day service and operations leadership, driving the Loft revenue goals, financial accuracy, and labor management, this role, requires you to be an agile leader in world class hospitality who can handle ambiguity and problem solving with nuance and savvy. This role translates the magic of Fotografiska into future business by consistently elevating and refining the business model, member and guest and experiences, and upholding the Fotografiska Brand Values of Inclusion, Entrepreneurialism, Confidence, Joyfulness and Curiosity.

• Over 4 years of experience in luxury hospitality/lifestyle management, specializing in F&B, restaurant, and hotel operations.
• Proficient in collaborating with diverse teams, from hourly employees to executive management.
• Strong financial acumen for weekly/daily business assessments, reporting, and developing action plans for operational improvements.
• Responsible for optimizing F&B revenue, including sales, pricing, and service support.
• Adaptable to evolving environments, contributing to the development of operating procedures and supporting various areas within Fotografiska.
• Ensures compliance with health codes, advocates for service excellence, and oversees multiple aspects of F&B operations.
• Manages team development, performance, and effective communication for seamless operations.
• Implements policies for bar cleanliness, efficient staffing, and accurate accounting.
• Collaborates on operational costing systems with the Managing Director of F&B and F&B Director of Operations.
• Oversees accounting processes, POS systems, and FOH labor management for accurate financial reporting.
• Works with FOH leaders to enhance guest experience, educates staff on service standards, and improves service tools.
• Collaborates with culinary team for a world-class dining experience and conducts regular operational meetings.
• Oversees facilities maintenance, collaborates with engineering teams, and enforces health and safety policies.
• Demonstrates adherence to federal, state, and municipal regulations in HR and health/safety standards.
• Models core values, represents Fotografiska professionally, demonstrates ownership, and fosters teamwork.
• Takes responsibility for a clean and orderly work environment, welcomes new ideas, and anticipates guest/employee needs.
• Leads leadership teams, develops SOPs, and implements operational excellence decisions for continuous improvement.

COVID19: The health and well-being of our members, guests and staff has been our number one priority and the guiding force behind all our decisions as we open our doors. We encourage you to learn more about our commitment to safety by reading the steps we have taken to ensure that all Members, guests and teams feel safe, comfortable, and secure, going forward on our website.

Diversity & Representation: Fotografiska is committed to building and supporting diverse and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.