Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

About the role

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the daily leadership and oversight of all food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and financial performance. This role oversees restaurant, lounge, banquet, and outlet operations while developing team members, maintaining service standards, and driving revenue and profitability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality, employee development, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive food and beverage management experience in a hotel, resort, restaurant, or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage labor costs, food costs, and departmental budgets.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• Working knowledge of POS systems, Microsoft Office, and inventory management systems.
• Food Handler Certification and Responsible Beverage Service certification (or ability to obtain).
• Full-service hotel or resort experience preferred.

Benefits