Food & Beverage Manager
About this role
Overview
We're Looking for a Food & Beverage Manager (Beverage Focus)
Great cocktails don't happen by accident. Neither do exceptional guest experiences.
At Town and Country Resort, we're looking for a dynamic Food & Beverage Manager who understands that the bar is more than just a place to grab a drink—it's the heartbeat of the guest experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, know your way around craft cocktails, wine lists, draft systems, inventory controls, and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to meet you.
Why Town and Country?
Every day is different. One moment you're crafting a signature cocktail program for a new restaurant concept, and the next you're leading beverage service for a gala with thousands of guests. With multiple restaurants, bars, outdoor venues, and one of San Diego's premier convention resorts, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career with an outstanding hospitality team.
If you're passionate about creating unforgettable beverage experiences and leading teams that love what they do, we'd love to raise a glass with you. Salary range $71,000 to $74,000 #towncountrySD
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Lead the daily operations of multiple beverage outlets, bars, and lounges.
- Inspire, coach, and develop bartenders, servers, and supervisors to deliver exceptional hospitality.
- Create memorable beverage experiences through innovative cocktail menus, seasonal features, and premium spirit, beer, and wine programs.
- Partner with culinary leadership to develop food and beverage pairings and promotions.
- Maintain beverage cost controls through inventory management, purchasing, and waste reduction.
- Monitor labor productivity while ensuring outstanding service standards.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal alcohol regulations, including responsible beverage service.
- Analyze sales trends and identify opportunities to grow revenue and profitability.
- Work closely with Marketing and Events to create exciting beverage activations and resort experiences.
- Maintain impeccable cleanliness, safety, and operational standards throughout all beverage operations.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of progressive Food & Beverage management experience with significant beverage leadership responsibilities.
- Experience managing high-volume resort, hotel, restaurant, or entertainment venue beverage programs.
- Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, cocktail development, and current industry trends.
- Experience with beverage inventory systems, ordering, and cost management.
- Proven leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing teams.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive during high-volume periods while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, push and pull up to 40 lbs. Walking and stand on hard surfaces during the course of the day.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience opening new beverage concepts or redesigning cocktail programs.
- Background in banquet and convention beverage operations.
- Experience working in a luxury resort or destination hospitality environment.
Company at a glance
San Diego’s Town and Country Resort offers a unique, mid-century modern design and laid-back Southern California vibe. The resort boasts 295,050 square feet of versatile campus-style meeting and event spaces, including 100,000 square feet of outdoor venues, all conveniently located on one level. Plus, San Diego’s mild climate ensures you can enjoy a seamless indoor-outdoor flow nearly year-round – whether under the sun or the stars.
After a productive day of meetings, attendees can indulge in five distinctive restaurants and bars, unwind in the penthouse fitness center with Peloton bikes, or enjoy relaxing around the fire pits. Comfortable guest rooms with plush pillow-top beds and luxurious 100% Egyptian cotton bedding complete the recipe for a successful event experience.
Town and Country Resort is centrally located in San Diego, just 6.5 miles from the airport and minutes from the city's best beaches and popular attractions including SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo. Additionally, San Diego International Airport offers nonstop service from over 80 destinations, including Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
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