Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Built in 1886 as a showpiece for Cattle Baron, Jesse Driskill, the Driskill is a legend in Texas hospitality. The hotel is known throughout Austin for its elite level of service and luxurious accommodations. The Driskill Bar & Grill is known for incredible service and refined Texas cuisine, while 1886 Cafe is a quaint, Victorian-style cafe that serves time-honored original recipes and traditional Texas comfort foods. We are in search of a polished and professional Food and Beverage leader to join our team.
The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager will assist in food and beverage areas within the hotel including F&B outlets and events. The Assistant Food and Beverage Manager must have strong communication and analytical skills. Food and Beverage cost control experience is helpful. This highly visible role also gives opportunity for casual conversation and has a direct impact on the guest experience.
Responsibilities may include:
· Scheduling staff and managing day to day Food and Beverage operations
· Handling guest complaints and feedback in a professional and courteous manner
· Ensure effective training, development, promotion and continuous support of colleagues
· Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
· Assist with developing and implementing creative strategies for revenue enhancement and cost containment
· Ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws as well as all operating procedures
· Work with Beverage Manager and the Events team to coordinate special events in the Food & Beverage Outlets.
BENEFITS | LOVE WHERE YOU WORK! | Hyatt is proud to be named to Fortune's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the tenth year in a row! With more than 127,000 colleagues across 65 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be his or her best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.
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Career Growth and Advancement - Hyatt believes strongly in promoting from within. We offer training, skills development & career mobility, providing opportunities for advancement at every level
Affordable Benefits after 30 days - full-time colleagues are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD
Referral Bonuses - for bringing new members to our team
Discounted Room Nights - at Hyatt Hotels around the world
12 Free Hyatt Room Nights - after 90 days of service
Parking discounts - discounted parking in downtown Austin
Bus Passes - under $10/month, paid through payroll deduction
Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick days and Holiday pay
Healthcare FSA - saves you money for medical expenses
Financial Perks - 401(k) w/ company match & discounted employee stock purchase plan
Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 emotional support, legal guidance, personal & financial resources
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Hyatt/The Driskill is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.