About this role
Job Title:
Food & Beverage Manager
Reports to:
VP of Food & Beverage
Department/Group:
Food & Beverage
Effective Date:
October 1, 2026
Location:
On Site and Remote Locations
Travel Required:
Yes, Some
Position Type:
Exempt
On Call:
No
Job Purpose:
The Food & Beverage Manager will play an integral part in the development of the guest & member experience of The Gasparilla Inn food & beverage program. The Food & Beverage Manager must be an engaged team leader & maintain a highly visible presence with members & guests. The Manager is a role model for enthusiasm, energy and friendly demeanor that leads the team according to the Gasparilla Inn Peoples Charter.
Job Duties:
- Exhibit’s the Gasparilla Inn’s People Charter.
- To obtain and maintain basic first aid and CPR certification.
- Thorough knowledge of property, space, capacities and amenities of The Gasparilla Inn.
- Run shifts as an ambassador to the restaurant, ensure that guests and members are attended to in a prompt, efficient & courteous manner.
- Ensure the service team is set up for success through focused training, measurement & accountability.
- Work as a floor manager during meal times, staying engaged with the guests and assisting the service team.
- Acts as a liaison between the service & culinary teams to corroborate timely and appropriate communications and service.
- Works with the VP of Food & Beverage to ensure all goals of the restaurant are met in a collaborative manner with a positive attitude and communicates well with other managers and the service team.
- Responsible for the overall appearance of the dining outlet, maintain cleanliness and organization of guest facing areas.
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings with service team, verify appropriate communications are in place.
- See to it that service team checklists are completed on a daily basis.
- Make certain that restaurant & bar facilities are kept clean, well-stocked & organized. Check the maintenance of all equipment and notify department manager of needed maintenance and repair.
- Coordinate the planning, setup, execution and break down of banquets including weddings, social events & meetings.
- Assist in oversight of bartending team, verify that bars are inspected and cleaned on a daily basis.
- Assist with scheduling needs, manage supply ordering/inventory and employee timekeeping.
- Assist with beverage ordering & inventories, gain an understanding of the beverage program.
- Assists the department manager in interviewing service team members and assigning training programs.
- Ensure departmental standards and procedures are adhered to by staff members.
- Make recommendations when reviewing employee performance.
- All other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions and Assignments:
This position is both an administrative and hands on position and will require equipment to be moved weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. This position may be exposed to hazards such as adverse weather conditions, loud noise, frequent and extra working hours due to demands of events, and other related factors such as upset guests if something does not goes as originally planned. You must be comfortable with water safety and be able to respond to water safety events, which could potentially become high stress situations. This position is also required to work events during weekend hours, and nights as determined by event needs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
This position will require an active driver license in order to be able to safely drive a golf cart and may have frequent exposure to outside weather conditions throughout the day. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The Gasparilla Inn is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The Gasparilla Inn is fortunate enough to offer our employees a Drug Free Workplace
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Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
Required:
- Dynamic interpersonal communication skills and a natural ability to positively engage a wide array of people is critical.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects, meet deadlines, problem-solve and multi-task.
- Highly organized and possessive of a professional demeanor, a gracious attitude and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departments and team members.
- 3 to 5 years of experience working in front-of-house or back-of-house restaurant operations, preferably in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Business Administration or similar field.
- Beverage / Sommelier certifications or training.