Food & Beverage Manager

Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown

Opening Soon

Position Purpose

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and success of restaurant operations. This role ensures exceptional food and beverage quality, service standards, and guest satisfaction while driving profitability, operational efficiency, and team development.

As a key member of the opening leadership team at Aspen Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown, the Food & Beverage Manager plays a critical role in establishing culture, standards, and processes from day one.

The Benefits of Being Part of OUR Team:

* Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

* Life Insurance

* Paid personal time off

* Leadership and Management Training Programs

* 401K Retirement Plan

* A PATH for your future!

* Discounted room rates

* A FUN PLACE TO WORK

* Access to voluntary benefits, including discount in pet insurance, cell phones, Travel & Entertainment and Health & Wellness programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Average Percent of Time

30% – Leadership & Team Management

Direct, train, supervise, and evaluate all food and beverage associates. Establish performance expectations, provide coaching and corrective action as needed, and foster a positive, accountable team culture. Lead scheduling, staffing plans, and succession development.

20% – Operational Oversight & Safety

Ensure compliance with all sanitation, safety, and health regulations for guests and associates. Confirm all equipment and facilities are properly maintained and operational. Conduct regular inspections and coordinate maintenance and repairs to maintain an attractive, guest-ready environment.

20% – Quality Control & Guest Experience

Oversee food and beverage quality, consistency, and presentation. Ensure menu items meet brand standards and guest expectations. Actively monitor service and kitchen operations, verify temperatures and preparation methods, and address quality concerns. Interact with guests to gather feedback and resolve complaints promptly and professionally.

15% – Inventory & Financial Controls

Manage inventory forecasting, purchasing, and cost controls. Ensure appropriate stock levels of food, beverages, linens, glassware, china, and service supplies. Monitor waste, oversee counts, and support budget and profitability goals.

15% – Compliance & Policy Management

Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Regular attendance and schedule flexibility are essential in a hospitality environment.

Supportive Functions

In addition to essential duties, this position may be required to:

• Participate in community outreach and public relations for the restaurant and hotel

• Attend required meetings, including leadership, departmental, and staff meetings

• Utilize business software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Oversee end-of-night revenue closeouts and reporting

• Approve requisitions and oversee inventory processes

• Open and close the restaurant as required

• Address associate relations issues including call-offs, tardiness, and staffing challenges

• Ensure proper break and labor compliance procedures are followed

• Maintain communication through daily logbooks and reports

• Step into operational roles during emergencies or staffing shortages

• Perform additional duties as assigned

NOTICE:

The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.

Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with JL Hospitality Management rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. 

JL Hospitality Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. JL Hospitality Management, LLC does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.