Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Pittsburgh, PA

Description

Concord Hospitality is seeking a passionate and results-driven Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to help lead our Food & Beverage operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This position supports the Director of Food & Beverage in overseeing daily restaurant, beverage, and banquet operations while developing associates, maintaining high service standards, and driving strong financial performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Food & Beverage professional who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

As a Concord Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Inspiring greatness in your team.

• Encouraging and supporting associates to reach their full potential.

• Creating a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for All.

• Leading with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.

• Caring for your team and their families.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with the daily leadership and operation of restaurant, beverage, and banquet services.

• Ensure exceptional guest experiences through quality food and beverage, friendly service, cleanliness, and consistency.

• Lead, train, coach, and develop Food & Beverage associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.

• Assist with scheduling, staffing levels, payroll, performance management, and labor cost controls.

• Work closely with culinary leadership to ensure food quality, presentation, and timely service.

• Support banquet operations by ensuring events are properly staffed, set, serviced, refreshed, and executed according to BEO and guest expectations.

• Participate in BEO meetings, daily huddles, and Food & Beverage meetings to ensure strong communication across departments.

• Maintain open communication between Food & Beverage leadership, associates, Sales, Culinary, Front Office, and other hotel departments.

• Monitor restaurant, bar/lounge, and banquet operations to ensure service standards and operational checklists are consistently followed.

• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, liquor laws, company policies, and brand standards.

• Assist with controlling departmental expenses, labor, purchasing, and other operating costs while supporting revenue and profitability goals.

• Identify opportunities to improve service, increase revenue, and enhance the overall guest experience.

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluating, and coaching Food & Beverage associates.

• Respond quickly and professionally to guest concerns and operational challenges.

• Support the Director of Food & Beverage with additional departmental responsibilities and initiatives as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous Food & Beverage, restaurant, banquet, or hospitality leadership experience required.

• Experience in a full-service hotel or restaurant environment preferred.

• Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate a diverse team.

• Strong understanding of guest service and Food & Beverage operations.

• Knowledge of labor management, cost controls, food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple Food & Beverage outlets and priorities.

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits for Full-Time Associates:

• Competitive wages

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition assistance

• Discounted hotel stays

• Extensive training and career development opportunities

• Performance-based bonus eligibility

Why Concord?

Our culture is built on our five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. We believe in developing our associates and providing opportunities to grow within our hotels and throughout Concord Hospitality.

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where associates are valued, trained, and empowered to succeed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proudly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a Great Place to Work for All.

We are Concord!

Salary Range $45,000 - $55,000

Qualifications

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Experience

• Preferred

  Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Preferred

  Experience training, coaching, and developing hourly Food & Beverage associates.

• Preferred

  Working knowledge of scheduling, labor management, payroll, inventory, and Food & Beverage cost controls.

• Preferred

  Experience with banquet event execution and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) preferred.

• Preferred

  Experience overseeing restaurant, bar/lounge, and banquet operations preferred.

• Preferred

  Previous full-service hotel Food & Beverage experience preferred.

• Preferred

  2+ years of Food & Beverage experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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