What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager position at Hotel Forty Five?
We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
In the Heart of Macon – Food & Beverage ManagerAt Hotel Forty Five, located in the vibrant downtown of Macon, the Food & Beverage Manager plays a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences across all F&B outlets—from arrival to departure. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of food and beverage operations, ensuring high standards of service, quality, and guest satisfaction.
The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, with a working knowledge of wine and spirits and a strong understanding of service flow. Experience with Micros POS and Yelp is preferred. While prior bar or craft cocktail experience is a plus, it is not required. The Food & Beverage Manager will focus on team development, service consistency, and creating memorable dining moments that keep guests returning.
This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, guest-facing environment and is eager to contribute to the energy and charm of Macon's boutique hospitality scene.
What we Offer
- Competitive pay
- Paid Time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision and More !
- Accidental and Life Insurance Coverage
- 401k
- Opportunities for Advancement and Career Growth
- Complimentary Discounts
What you have
Minimum two years in an Assistant Manager or Manager role at fine dining restaurant or hotel
A fine dining, wine, and beverage knowledge base
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal formats
A Serve safe certificate, or you are working on renewing current certificate
A strong sense of ownership in everything that you do
Experience training and coaching restaurant staff
The ability to work effectively and efficiently while working under pressure
High school diploma, equivalent degree, or higher required
What you’ll do
Manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring quality service standards are met and the guest experience is exceptional
Supervise daily shift operations working with Restaurant Managers, including assisting servers, server assistants, and hosts on the floor during meal periods
Create a positive atmosphere for guests by responding to all guest requests, problems, complaints, and/or accidents at all F&B outlets in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner including follow up to ensure guest satisfaction
Maintain accurate payroll for all team members within the department. Comply with deadlines to ensure proper hours, PTO, and Holidays are paid out correctly.
Train, motivate, coach, counsel, and discipline all F&B team members according to the Hotel standards with supervision from Restaurant General Manager
P repare all F&B team member schedules according to the business forecast, payroll budget guidelines, and productivity requirements; submit completed schedules to the General Manager and Human Resources when required
Participate in required meetings to include Departmental, Staff, Manager, and any other meetings
Uphold standards regarding purchase orders, voucher of invoices, and checkbook accounting according to Mainsail Lodging & Development standards
Control costs by conducting daily/monthly par checks and inventory to review portion control, reduce waste, and ensure no interruption of service
Other necessary duties as assigned by reasonably assigned
Physical Demand
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend and kneel
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to work long hours as needed
Ability to lift, pull 10/25/50 lbs.
Mental Demands
Make sound judgments quickly
Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
