We are recruiting a Food and Beverage Manager for a direct-hire position with one of our clients in the U.S. Our client is a leading hotel and property management company. We will also assist you throughout the TN Visa process.

Summary:
Plan and manage the Restaurant, Room Service, and other food and beverage outlets as appropriate to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day operations for all restaurant outlets, room service, and culinary. Stewarding, beverage, banquet, and purchasing operations.
• Control and manage all areas of cost management, including cost of food, beverage, salaries and wages, and other expenses.
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food and beverages in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective manner.
• Manage the Human Resources within the division. Direct and oversee recruitment and development of associates; interview, hire, train, empower, coach, and counsel, performance, and salary reviews, resolve conflict through fair treatment policy, discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Implement and manage all company programs to ensure compliance with the SOPs and LSOPs, including safety and sanitary regulation, all federal, state, franchise, and local regulations to ensure optimal levels of quality service and hospitality are provided to the guest.
• Market the Food and Beverage outlets; develop and manage the implementation of menus, package deals, promotions, displays, decorations, and presentations within corporate guidelines to capture more in house guests and a larger share of the local market to meet/exceed sales and financial goals and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and manage the department's business/marketing plan and budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor, and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
• Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Manage the maintenance/sanitation of the Food and Beverage areas and equipment in the hotel to protect the assets, comply with regulations and ensure quality service.
• Respond to customer trends, needs, issues, comments, and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects.
• Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Minimum of two years of experience in a management position.
• Minimum of five years of employment in a related position.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public, and more.

Job and immigration requirements:
• Mexican, U.S., or Canadian citizenship.
• Possess Cedula Professional on hand (not in process). The degree must be in Restaurant Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field.
• Possess Titulo Universitario (not in process). The degree must be in Restaurant Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field.
• Have a valid Mexican, Canadian, or U.S. passport with at least 1.5-year validity.
• No previous immigration issues.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to move to the U.S.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits:
• Health & Wellness
• Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
• Paid Time Off (Vacations)
• Flexible Personal Time
• 401k Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Hotel Discount
• Child, Pet & Elder Care
• On-property housing for up to 30 days to facilitate relocation and settling in.
• Reimbursement of one-way transportation to the U.S. (including airport transfers) up to 1,000 USD, once the TN Visa is approved and after completing 90 days of employment.
• Reimbursement of visa and embassy fees up to 500 USD, once the TN Visa is approved and after completing 90 days of employment.
• Hotel discounts for employees.
• An additional compensation increase will be applied to the employee’s base salary upon completion of the first year of employment.