Food & Beverage Manager

The Ben, Autograph Collection
West Palm Beach, FL

Description

Job Title: Food & Beverage Manager

Reports To: Director of Food & Beverage

Location: The Ben, West Palm Beach – An Autograph Collection Hotel

Status: Exempt

Bonus: 15% Quarterly Performance Bonus

About The Ben Hotel

The Ben, West Palm Beach, is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection—a curated group of independent hotels known for their unique character and exceptional guest experiences. Inspired by the legendary story of Byrd “Birdie” Dewey and her famed Ben Trovato Estate, The Ben blends stylish sophistication with a welcoming, story-rich atmosphere. Located on the West Palm Beach waterfront with sweeping marina views, our property offers luxury accommodations, Proper Grit, our signature restaurant and bar, vibrant poolside food & beverage service, and is well known for Spruzzo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar—a destination for locals and travelers alike. We also feature versatile meeting spaces and personalized service that celebrates the spirit of hospitality. At The Ben, we live by our signature tagline: “Exactly Like Nothing Else.” Every associate plays a part in delivering unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests and team members alike. Learn more at www.thebenwestpalm.com.

Position Summary

Are you a passionate hospitality professional who thrives on delivering exceptional guest service and leading high-performing teams? Join us at The Ben Hotel as our Food & Beverage Manager and be part of a dynamic, service-driven culture where quality, creativity, and associate growth come first. You’ll oversee daily front-of-house food and beverage operations across Proper Grit, Spruzzo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, and poolside service, lead and develop service teams, partner with the Chef to ensure presentation and quality standards, manage schedules and training, and drive profitability through cost control, labor optimization, and consistent service delivery. You will also support marketing strategies and menu development, ensure compliance with policies and safety standards, and deliver guest experiences that are second to none.

Qualifications

Proven experience in restaurant or food & beverage management, strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills, a guest-first mindset with attention to detail, and experience in training, scheduling, and developing teams. You should have knowledge of labor, food, and beverage cost controls, and a desire to grow with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and FUN.

Why Join The Ben Hotel & Concord Hospitality?

At Concord Hospitality, we put our Associates First. As part of our team at The Ben Hotel, you’ll enjoy competitive wages plus a 15% quarterly performance bonus, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, discounted hotel stays, and extensive training and career development opportunities. We’re proud of our culture built on our Five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN—and we want you to be part of it.

“We Are The Ben!”

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and proud to be part of Concord Hospitality Enterprises.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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